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 4274866 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4276841 epoch_slot_no: 41 block_no: 4274689 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2062 time: 2020-06-09 21:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd91a85c6caf13acbfe75d3cd85bd986cda42bd3348e72b13e1c0a9ec4286b15aBlock Operator
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