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 4274186 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4276161 epoch_slot_no: 20961 block_no: 4274009 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2020-06-09 18:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc643960e151b1f45e3336d3fc523d58b86062bc24ae70bb8c4507b42b4c8c53eBlock Operator
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