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 4274908 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4276883 epoch_slot_no: 83 block_no: 4274731 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1775 time: 2020-06-09 22:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc52ee0c818054ac1380909635d54842d4b048a46e04cbf0c4dc2e884f0c1c7bfBlock Operator
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