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 4271751 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4273726 epoch_slot_no: 18526 block_no: 4271574 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1132 time: 2020-06-09 04:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94040419360dc3f0349b55fe969b543c92101042dc701ae47af9c6dfc9bc2d31Block Operator
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