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 4272678 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4274653 epoch_slot_no: 19453 block_no: 4272501 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3661 time: 2020-06-09 09:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa785534dc9ef670434d978eb82cf0e715895cdcdc3b651af606b200b02ec3fe8Block Operator
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