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 4271221 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4273196 epoch_slot_no: 17996 block_no: 4271044 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8380 time: 2020-06-09 01:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d0adfc1fae300f485c347892c3cfe4e7c79f4dedb9ab691966d21b79ad1ce4dBlock Operator
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