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 4273643 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4275618 epoch_slot_no: 20418 block_no: 4273466 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2350 time: 2020-06-09 15:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66e443eb57357242928a46ee2dffc7baa728391ba4971f857f148c1e60a404d5Block Operator
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