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 4272424 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4274399 epoch_slot_no: 19199 block_no: 4272247 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2011 time: 2020-06-09 08:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55394637f5ac58f9abc22ac25609a0fda17b3dc74ea953ec6cc560bf325a4f5eBlock Operator
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