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 4274006 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4275981 epoch_slot_no: 20781 block_no: 4273829 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1342 time: 2020-06-09 17:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d203a80ba9c4c6a0ffed10b523b121a0311f921fcd8266b9a867be0e0967ec1Block Operator
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