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 4274696 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4276671 epoch_slot_no: 21471 block_no: 4274519 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 956 time: 2020-06-09 21:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x562d28c7ce14579939829ad788d54756cf345788fd85a8a95ec31e49be8c28f8Block Operator
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