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 4274952 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4276927 epoch_slot_no: 127 block_no: 4274775 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2452 time: 2020-06-09 22:27:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xccf3ef782cd371d76fd96be0e54800ea5361f2c611107d1cf2d49c74e7fd8429Block Operator
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