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 4274626 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4276601 epoch_slot_no: 21401 block_no: 4274449 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1170 time: 2020-06-09 20:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5fdcca2e57c487e3d199fdd7b64a4adba4f7dfc4d15e60b8f1c21d13d8ed1a9Block Operator
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