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 4272654 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4274629 epoch_slot_no: 19429 block_no: 4272477 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1381 time: 2020-06-09 09:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ad9b7c1dd36ba587de97207efa2699ddc1fda380ff6a095c56c034577e910ecBlock Operator
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