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 4274973 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4276948 epoch_slot_no: 148 block_no: 4274796 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1167 time: 2020-06-09 22:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96b109abfbf671d27de137389b0d7f0a70fe36afa97bf2718cceef2f51fbeed7Block Operator
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