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 4272727 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4274702 epoch_slot_no: 19502 block_no: 4272550 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2306 time: 2020-06-09 10:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36aac20739480966a63018a7face6adb2379354e4948e6d7ef127f625beeee20Block Operator
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