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 4271749 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4273724 epoch_slot_no: 18524 block_no: 4271572 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1243 time: 2020-06-09 04:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x394f60f6d84887c82ae5be15f6a24f7d4f50fa900142b9e9ab7b6c22e101d1ccBlock Operator
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