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 4274668 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4276643 epoch_slot_no: 21443 block_no: 4274491 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2020-06-09 20:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd4e614046c725f266967dc10d9d47e9ce04a9b859ddc4078ad02986cba5c3a8Block Operator
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