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 4271838 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4273813 epoch_slot_no: 18613 block_no: 4271661 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3082 time: 2020-06-09 05:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70359009ce03d7ac97e5f73189a10b57876a0496cc76acf51805e62b54d3c6f6Block Operator
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