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 4272009 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4273984 epoch_slot_no: 18784 block_no: 4271832 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2658 time: 2020-06-09 06:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a8be7792d41ec6d5a8d3a8a6f5035b4f30a28e88b13fc08788e5947c43b3b70Block Operator
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