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 4271719 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4273694 epoch_slot_no: 18494 block_no: 4271542 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2401 time: 2020-06-09 04:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2f8882c620362c0967da9bbecf840702a8a242306b5301ce101e37a416a9ee1Block Operator
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