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 4272022 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4273997 epoch_slot_no: 18797 block_no: 4271845 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1407 time: 2020-06-09 06:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c2c4f64d2993e2f3b9729a12de41c9c905b0d239b55d2ee0c03e3b63df5840bBlock Operator
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