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 4274842 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4276817 epoch_slot_no: 17 block_no: 4274665 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 10034 time: 2020-06-09 21:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d42250a9abd6fda3045d89106980b1e61ae042ae5a2c3ff87f9f3b105e4576aBlock Operator
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