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 4274587 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4276562 epoch_slot_no: 21362 block_no: 4274410 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1410 time: 2020-06-09 20:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6780a0012af5ee8105cdf6eb3b6dd2e664efb3c9d4988ef4d7a7d57b050144c9Block Operator
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