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 4274818 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4276793 epoch_slot_no: 21593 block_no: 4274641 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 997 time: 2020-06-09 21:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a383e3b7e2a2256b78f01716b6584e0233574c294eaf6cb62f4ee51c3db93afBlock Operator
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