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 4271611 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4273586 epoch_slot_no: 18386 block_no: 4271434 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2020-06-09 03:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca084c2a96b6b513e077d51055f183f8d947a89287b58a9746b023444437744bBlock Operator
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