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 4271283 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4273258 epoch_slot_no: 18058 block_no: 4271106 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1355 time: 2020-06-09 02:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf413986a0ad4ab7b8a59214c47ebb2e042f979ac879c295c0de36e6a770e728eBlock Operator
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