A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4271174 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4273149 epoch_slot_no: 17949 block_no: 4270997 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2020-06-09 01:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ec0d387cd4af667fa869e6f73af79564ff92be62079d0ae23b6f62902e6e390Block Operator
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