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 4272590 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4274565 epoch_slot_no: 19365 block_no: 4272413 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 7689 time: 2020-06-09 09:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x802fc08bd4027adacad8a31651cb9976d4834421d0bd992c9f65a6cd32fdd836Block Operator
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