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 4274762 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4276737 epoch_slot_no: 21537 block_no: 4274585 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2791 time: 2020-06-09 21:23:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56e52fba185bd183281e78e0c0e87391a3aeee8e12a05d4ca5cb6430c73663c0Block Operator
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