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 4273233 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4275208 epoch_slot_no: 20008 block_no: 4273056 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2389 time: 2020-06-09 12:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x258f968628fd6e25dba07340aceede291bf1fc5070d6655e5b18ab988d936a8fBlock Operator
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