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 4271430 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4273405 epoch_slot_no: 18205 block_no: 4271253 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1527 time: 2020-06-09 02:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2a1951e97603ab3554872bd4744bf0ed42750cf1918e7db9615cdd49292d7f2Block Operator
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