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 4274482 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4276457 epoch_slot_no: 21257 block_no: 4274305 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 7853 time: 2020-06-09 19:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7960035b8d5c6b4a5f1cb4d42a05748b5211e38cba4ba7f4545adae0243a708Block Operator
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