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 4275105 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4277080 epoch_slot_no: 280 block_no: 4274928 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2295 time: 2020-06-09 23:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba20f619e0891672df43f87fa358008ade50b3b2cbee860aa0ca47b7e9e7841bBlock Operator
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