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 4271721 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4273696 epoch_slot_no: 18496 block_no: 4271544 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3259 time: 2020-06-09 04:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04633a2ff5070de9cf19e9f26aeca480c2e05e5fb5c200b9d41ff232ac362db5Block Operator
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