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 4273335 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4275310 epoch_slot_no: 20110 block_no: 4273158 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2020-06-09 13:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x396b044c60b441770112a2a28b52f24ae735b5762049ad7a38d6f93b92e2f9d1Block Operator
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