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 4273352 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4275327 epoch_slot_no: 20127 block_no: 4273175 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4363 time: 2020-06-09 13:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6c31f539a55e86bd989ec9f08f0948cd670bbd6b7e7f9a6741b52d6ef2afb04Block Operator
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