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 4272960 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4274935 epoch_slot_no: 19735 block_no: 4272783 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2028 time: 2020-06-09 11:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ae105f99f913c276503a3334ef0a1256cf6ee31f48f3b7b47c1494f335d57c5Block Operator
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