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 4273009 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4274984 epoch_slot_no: 19784 block_no: 4272832 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1288 time: 2020-06-09 11:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39675874dbb7d6b3761e6d802f6607ddc0ba383e1db1a8d3d798b8c7727106cdBlock Operator
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