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 4272536 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4274511 epoch_slot_no: 19311 block_no: 4272359 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1730 time: 2020-06-09 09:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd224fad5d85dbd3c76c5b19bcb3c1f5db31897bc4fad5419cecc429932627b5Block Operator
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