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 4274896 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4276871 epoch_slot_no: 71 block_no: 4274719 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1310 time: 2020-06-09 22:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38b498020862af1972ef5ed3104cb82c52c756c074b257c3141331514fed6b24Block Operator
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