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 4274585 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4276560 epoch_slot_no: 21360 block_no: 4274408 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2864 time: 2020-06-09 20:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x170f66a882c2f802b1549a5dcf9abdfe0ca93d979333d4038ac45a21fac341b4Block Operator
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