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 4274234 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4276209 epoch_slot_no: 21009 block_no: 4274057 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1539 time: 2020-06-09 18:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41311e99cd33b00ce76d1e4a9854f989e27d02e7ccf56d272c6647333f295656Block Operator
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