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 4272232 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4274207 epoch_slot_no: 19007 block_no: 4272055 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2910 time: 2020-06-09 07:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x338cb6647c1a1b49f444f344360329885fd4bef71cff546526c8fabe4a0c0f76Block Operator
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