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 4274295 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4276270 epoch_slot_no: 21070 block_no: 4274118 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1560 time: 2020-06-09 18:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48fdc6a6f4cd3d0c43343ee92db43d64564fde1bf25685325cd5aec88af54d82Block Operator
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