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 4275019 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4276994 epoch_slot_no: 194 block_no: 4274842 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4808 time: 2020-06-09 22:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4bbfd995c33ba356566db13a335dd702e09d99c4259db0afa0ae630bae3110eBlock Operator
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