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 4273743 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4275718 epoch_slot_no: 20518 block_no: 4273566 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 993 time: 2020-06-09 15:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d8ac374e05770883613b7ae466d0184fdecc3346127e654be28fc76aa4f6a87Block Operator
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