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 4271978 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4273953 epoch_slot_no: 18753 block_no: 4271801 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3385 time: 2020-06-09 05:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc441f1e102df50306a2d0ceeb1c0a8dc9903df82ede8b3ae573cf724aa82280Block Operator
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