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 4272215 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4274190 epoch_slot_no: 18990 block_no: 4272038 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2711 time: 2020-06-09 07:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x542e49213632e09489ee118ac58cbd82e16e336a6fa8e9ae318b4aecf8f6bbd8Block Operator
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