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 4272018 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4273993 epoch_slot_no: 18793 block_no: 4271841 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2422 time: 2020-06-09 06:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6041af9c74e60483500d10ecc128074c022507f0a348911a4b2a7bada2e1849dBlock Operator
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