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 4274461 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4276436 epoch_slot_no: 21236 block_no: 4274284 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1712 time: 2020-06-09 19:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x471fe4678da0a2b6978e4ea5a0b725a755f5391f2926c25b4262432d8c3cdb3bBlock Operator
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