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 4272751 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4274726 epoch_slot_no: 19526 block_no: 4272574 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2847 time: 2020-06-09 10:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76782294a089f90e4a9561caf37f4258eab695d5370a7d9c4966e2303620d493Block Operator
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