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 4272319 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4274294 epoch_slot_no: 19094 block_no: 4272142 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1075 time: 2020-06-09 07:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c9cc084c35630f5534f84a4bdee24c90d6d75696c4ce92c319384d4bddfc2b0Block Operator
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