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 4272332 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4274307 epoch_slot_no: 19107 block_no: 4272155 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 944 time: 2020-06-09 07:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x493d69d84af8b0cba796fe5a269ed575f0a916f9604d7d08a9b2f0f27e1f6b9dBlock Operator
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