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 4272073 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4274048 epoch_slot_no: 18848 block_no: 4271896 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2375 time: 2020-06-09 06:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0d92cd7493cdc1724d79ef1d719d3307b5941e168b5b7e7cea08b10173ea188Block Operator
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