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 4271864 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4273839 epoch_slot_no: 18639 block_no: 4271687 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4292 time: 2020-06-09 05:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d21a9b3f431198bb3297492457d2819f5664db46a6fdec7776d9d88dec08e8cBlock Operator
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