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 4271544 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4273519 epoch_slot_no: 18319 block_no: 4271367 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3429 time: 2020-06-09 03:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7b96ba300c87396b998fd137ae8fc4c3ef3c18ddd5588e6962d2c7128990395Block Operator
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