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 4273211 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4275186 epoch_slot_no: 19986 block_no: 4273034 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1318 time: 2020-06-09 12:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbaf51fb815e7292b1cdd6a68d99cc9eaffb3f7f34486f593c53269fcc6b89802Block Operator
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