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 4271414 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4273389 epoch_slot_no: 18189 block_no: 4271237 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2337 time: 2020-06-09 02:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0605dd4b7b83ba6c230aa2b1322988b4df07712bfe4d4330921c566e805438e7Block Operator
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