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 4271547 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4273522 epoch_slot_no: 18322 block_no: 4271370 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2011 time: 2020-06-09 03:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c113e50a149b18680bb327b62a3f3fb72386316a2d8d29dcdf11ea7bdf0dae7Block Operator
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