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 4274362 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4276337 epoch_slot_no: 21137 block_no: 4274185 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2020-06-09 19:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d803bf88da9d31bc094abb3567ec685e4556f9eb60a956520a8bb9a7855c284Block Operator
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