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 4274247 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4276222 epoch_slot_no: 21022 block_no: 4274070 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3938 time: 2020-06-09 18:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x899b8171a1070d583e215b28e2b535144f9194cd3f08804cdcfc88163cf531cfBlock Operator
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