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 4273432 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4275407 epoch_slot_no: 20207 block_no: 4273255 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2566 time: 2020-06-09 14:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x974b04dbf8b881731644d9b4e676ac7f3590bb5c3c47231700d7f613e4751e3cBlock Operator
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