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 4272864 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4274839 epoch_slot_no: 19639 block_no: 4272687 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2200 time: 2020-06-09 10:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ff42be7ab73680533c43fbb193fd2fdf15fcf242cb73ab5fd0924082e26dd53Block Operator
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