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 4272253 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4274228 epoch_slot_no: 19028 block_no: 4272076 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1321 time: 2020-06-09 07:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x462b2bd060771854ea7cca913d6b663c545e4e8948dcf68a9e30e67c2e8a0630Block Operator
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