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 4274778 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4276753 epoch_slot_no: 21553 block_no: 4274601 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7664 time: 2020-06-09 21:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d3a2051f6b16a585ca9a138e0b31873a1c43ee4eb017e60517d9fdd73caab1aBlock Operator
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