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 4274830 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4276805 epoch_slot_no: 5 block_no: 4274653 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1712 time: 2020-06-09 21:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30a218def551050fc3f4e5fca6954659aaf5d5fbe63bb25706a91fa2642c497fBlock Operator
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