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 4272637 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4274612 epoch_slot_no: 19412 block_no: 4272460 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3270 time: 2020-06-09 09:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x835159f51cadf9aaeff0e34cb052b6e0f4f01736f1077af94a4ccb4c5149f959Block Operator
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