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 4271784 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4273759 epoch_slot_no: 18559 block_no: 4271607 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1633 time: 2020-06-09 04:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d0c15bc7e7e8a8908cc6c4dc1a482f62d6de02792fac92646cb11bfb8425859Block Operator
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