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 4274504 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4276479 epoch_slot_no: 21279 block_no: 4274327 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3154 time: 2020-06-09 19:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2769b51a140d831782c7ed2222778ae3b43e3f407f17e91a4efb60e4c1a6b65dBlock Operator
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