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 4272052 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4274027 epoch_slot_no: 18827 block_no: 4271875 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2750 time: 2020-06-09 06:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82ec9af8be99ba742d4074a194d86111e95175925dca17ee79e41c1bf50c149aBlock Operator
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