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 4274678 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4276653 epoch_slot_no: 21453 block_no: 4274501 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2020-06-09 20:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x307c04c1a8f2432942893fd0b7c120a47c7819a0a235aa4fd8bc0c94be869b92Block Operator
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