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 4272695 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4274670 epoch_slot_no: 19470 block_no: 4272518 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2060 time: 2020-06-09 09:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6bca863cf8e80ac3f197c0c4e3141dbda1bf3f5f4502cd10872b6570f6790f3aBlock Operator
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