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 4272338 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4274313 epoch_slot_no: 19113 block_no: 4272161 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1671 time: 2020-06-09 07:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4310d3f209ca620ddea8c21f832421ee32ec3b481a19f1717ccd20459fa07e36Block Operator
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