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 4274022 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4275997 epoch_slot_no: 20797 block_no: 4273845 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3662 time: 2020-06-09 17:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe28bde8603d9a206b9a2589788fb96bad977f84f30ce64b9e74e0d8edd550e1eBlock Operator
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