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 4273231 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4275206 epoch_slot_no: 20006 block_no: 4273054 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1720 time: 2020-06-09 12:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad7041999cce443bf189fc2cfd405d08824c4401bfad6b99db66e277440f5429Block Operator
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