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 4273762 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4275737 epoch_slot_no: 20537 block_no: 4273585 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5079 time: 2020-06-09 15:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76f77dc1e8c483032393dd9343ffdd8bac85ddc61f8709f96d29fd07efdb1a12Block Operator
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