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 4271633 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4273608 epoch_slot_no: 18408 block_no: 4271456 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1636 time: 2020-06-09 04:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x188a97267c584a991b9a056bf889a730a10d4761de632d7c68f8c6277435ccceBlock Operator
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