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 4274827 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4276802 epoch_slot_no: 2 block_no: 4274650 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3304 time: 2020-06-09 21:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66b01bb334333fd234cd31a68b59a344b2923a28be788a1b696242b610733b3aBlock Operator
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