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 4273265 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4275240 epoch_slot_no: 20040 block_no: 4273088 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2903 time: 2020-06-09 13:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c521caf61caf587b58c3a05d575a26ece929973992a47422386cc6df2d9f0a1Block Operator
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