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 4272712 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4274687 epoch_slot_no: 19487 block_no: 4272535 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1851 time: 2020-06-09 10:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x741b9a4ae12f7ebb3e76c877c026f8e17544905db1a91eddff323f4e91d99227Block Operator
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