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 4272378 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4274353 epoch_slot_no: 19153 block_no: 4272201 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1846 time: 2020-06-09 08:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55051c836a3a94f6c0fe0e244ad14a16bc57e4ab3574162b39f507c015199fdfBlock Operator
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