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 4274872 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4276847 epoch_slot_no: 47 block_no: 4274695 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1536 time: 2020-06-09 22:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a4e351433aa4c6aafa474f1cc6eaa1ba7e480527f5e1972ceb1e8488b598453Block Operator
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