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 4271358 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4273333 epoch_slot_no: 18133 block_no: 4271181 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1945 time: 2020-06-09 02:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2bf7b58b7a0b6388dd4c028940a10ad9d65c247a6782b23995bcb78c5d152045Block Operator
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