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 4272862 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 4274837 epoch_slot_no: 19637 block_no: 4272685 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 10116 time: 2020-06-09 10:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeffd78f539f174636f99af1bf6bd34cc700038c407638f3613a381dde6ad7cb1Block Operator
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