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 4273539 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4275514 epoch_slot_no: 20314 block_no: 4273362 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1707 time: 2020-06-09 14:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c12989ef0660dd4e7f1035d3f0bf984075ab8c2183e58d2ce0b2cab957973faBlock Operator
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