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 4272714 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4274689 epoch_slot_no: 19489 block_no: 4272537 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1260 time: 2020-06-09 10:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf28ce9a7a02edb2614c7e88ea7cf402b39dfccaeba3aa1fd8d18f932f3baed62Block Operator
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