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 4272210 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4274185 epoch_slot_no: 18985 block_no: 4272033 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2191 time: 2020-06-09 07:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ad10cbaa6424a5a2774c6368c6c74b1b8efb433d9e8ed0e54cc95f5e2bd18a5Block Operator
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