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 4271782 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4273757 epoch_slot_no: 18557 block_no: 4271605 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 11766 time: 2020-06-09 04:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d5c4b6919e97aded68d0dcb87897c09151d0ba9b534f046bafa6f0ef6471885Block Operator
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