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 4271809 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4273784 epoch_slot_no: 18584 block_no: 4271632 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1429 time: 2020-06-09 04:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c921c8fdc7fb5d59838b64077e9a6c3f1155f3754cc04e31a8126867a6169c8Block Operator
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