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 4272922 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4274897 epoch_slot_no: 19697 block_no: 4272745 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2031 time: 2020-06-09 11:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63cdd53bd5d1a44e5dd6f9117cc2140b734e40e4ffd774eba80ec99958c12165Block Operator
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