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 4272456 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4274431 epoch_slot_no: 19231 block_no: 4272279 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1670 time: 2020-06-09 08:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c7827af535de814d6d8ddec1b0eba65d0408f0f7f90304f2c3501061e1fccabBlock Operator
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