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 4271959 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4273934 epoch_slot_no: 18734 block_no: 4271782 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3293 time: 2020-06-09 05:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a25ede793693bd10d04440fb992e8019c410bb38d602652cfa236dae10034a3Block Operator
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