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 4274881 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4276856 epoch_slot_no: 56 block_no: 4274704 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1979 time: 2020-06-09 22:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1b489cca67ff9917e0524b50a984b6a5bf2cb1dba4f3c9127ffee06b5d4845dBlock Operator
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