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 4274026 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4276001 epoch_slot_no: 20801 block_no: 4273849 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2020-06-09 17:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb305d87927d3ed1f5c01ecd09a945d789ed96f1c3a9c467c1dfbf7aa1f60793bBlock Operator
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