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 4272344 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4274319 epoch_slot_no: 19119 block_no: 4272167 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3230 time: 2020-06-09 07:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5928811415794224d69e136181b4c1c99cb71be2a7e85f8f19faad3f0059f8d8Block Operator
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