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 4274226 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4276201 epoch_slot_no: 21001 block_no: 4274049 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 993 time: 2020-06-09 18:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8edbbbd5e2c2e6e60ddbd01e5fb6b116b26c7b34cf8cbf330e8cc9d5cf89f444Block Operator
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