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 4273925 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4275900 epoch_slot_no: 20700 block_no: 4273748 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1695 time: 2020-06-09 16:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0333b5eb5cf3e8a0114f9709c5b3745025fe90275c676b036f06318ef87cff0eBlock Operator
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