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 4272046 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4274021 epoch_slot_no: 18821 block_no: 4271869 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1630 time: 2020-06-09 06:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe29fc928eceea9d055ce17cff5acfb78c718fee18a8d11cd16409cfb996e2030Block Operator
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