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 4274955 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4276930 epoch_slot_no: 130 block_no: 4274778 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3710 time: 2020-06-09 22:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85173f2dc5792f37f9ecb34e8fcc2b38caa53b54765a59a8ae0cb0685e226751Block Operator
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