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 4273748 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4275723 epoch_slot_no: 20523 block_no: 4273571 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2107 time: 2020-06-09 15:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x847f1ea22e529bd99ec6434ff0c341b560b921852c7b3b2c7493f92d4d12a518Block Operator
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