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 4275076 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4277051 epoch_slot_no: 251 block_no: 4274899 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1825 time: 2020-06-09 23:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83184eac50db26c7c637fe914fadc9c15572c2bd769b6391b035a5c8d0c5defaBlock Operator
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