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 4273288 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4275263 epoch_slot_no: 20063 block_no: 4273111 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2601 time: 2020-06-09 13:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd286e4a5d473cdb29d7215bc6e8fa1dab64236a1406ebde08f35b406da4537cdBlock Operator
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