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 4272692 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4274667 epoch_slot_no: 19467 block_no: 4272515 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1567 time: 2020-06-09 09:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a1de26c04c349f693d50c32dc3826fc7bdf0d4e8764887e6b909986645dfe4dBlock Operator
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