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 4273668 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4275643 epoch_slot_no: 20443 block_no: 4273491 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3277 time: 2020-06-09 15:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93ec401f29d8588a378cd056f695bf1a41217b34b3b2a3f08d9ef5abec77d23dBlock Operator
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