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 4271870 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4273845 epoch_slot_no: 18645 block_no: 4271693 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1731 time: 2020-06-09 05:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d74b7dbfd02a6931d776099451b07383b82e5953c265b791670c92ac446c26bBlock Operator
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