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 4271687 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4273662 epoch_slot_no: 18462 block_no: 4271510 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2161 time: 2020-06-09 04:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c059a54fbce7128f65a5bae56647421048766617d4127b5582b98109f3487dfBlock Operator
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