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 4274488 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4276463 epoch_slot_no: 21263 block_no: 4274311 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2938 time: 2020-06-09 19:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88fa4844275e2e3201b09c254c22f0a45c27b83c28fa875181ada78e47d38a66Block Operator
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