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 4271483 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4273458 epoch_slot_no: 18258 block_no: 4271306 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 993 time: 2020-06-09 03:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6b8e14e64eee66a31af6c5b30075e64cbe48f5c3b9de15de3a3e4a3f5e81bebBlock Operator
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