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 4273116 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4275091 epoch_slot_no: 19891 block_no: 4272939 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1818 time: 2020-06-09 12:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9957deca9f00fa0164b87e49f8e2787d6097b52cf83d63ddef78588b68efb057Block Operator
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