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 4274929 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4276904 epoch_slot_no: 104 block_no: 4274752 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 990 time: 2020-06-09 22:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb494285788b04eea7de4a82e25b768880a01aaed490b74cdf2dfef1d74ce1242Block Operator
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