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 4271651 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4273626 epoch_slot_no: 18426 block_no: 4271474 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1717 time: 2020-06-09 04:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa2401dfc4c0cb0e6987eccb14b595ad34a5f60852662f111bf0664dd01a1d6dBlock Operator
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