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 4273591 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4275566 epoch_slot_no: 20366 block_no: 4273414 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2010 time: 2020-06-09 14:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa649b036c3f095f568570dbd4f2c4034410484a5214c73f690bb8b8b9803f041Block Operator
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