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 4272121 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4274096 epoch_slot_no: 18896 block_no: 4271944 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4146 time: 2020-06-09 06:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3a8d470c819455da1ddc54b02cb477507e378c26e94657e2cf3f1c2dbd11989Block Operator
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