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 4274152 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4276127 epoch_slot_no: 20927 block_no: 4273975 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3024 time: 2020-06-09 18:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0aa9e7a4fce98b7b286f4361c97e4b25db80b244360c4b636023fee90463a94Block Operator
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