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 4273126 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4275101 epoch_slot_no: 19901 block_no: 4272949 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 940 time: 2020-06-09 12:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x348d938af2f5cde016c355d4f535684be679b9efeb179bbbc43ee3dde2e0b356Block Operator
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