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 4271929 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4273904 epoch_slot_no: 18704 block_no: 4271752 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2019 time: 2020-06-09 05:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff86b376ca65663d1b84ee09c1964ac6c78099e4bb25f61ec7f0824bc7959d63Block Operator
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