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 4272855 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4274830 epoch_slot_no: 19630 block_no: 4272678 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1351 time: 2020-06-09 10:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b9da1b9fa88221ec5e2f043afd25f0f05683f9b4e774f875e6b29c98c21ac11Block Operator
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