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 4274831 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4276806 epoch_slot_no: 6 block_no: 4274654 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1679 time: 2020-06-09 21:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07590239ae3cb84819494a062ec9678b9892bd44f8f67373e6ddd16c421c0944Block Operator
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