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 4272124 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4274099 epoch_slot_no: 18899 block_no: 4271947 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1089 time: 2020-06-09 06:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2bc9a33edecae28dc21b27c4eb16f164c48651b0c62431280c397822e7911e1aBlock Operator
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