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 4275340 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4277315 epoch_slot_no: 515 block_no: 4275163 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3438 time: 2020-06-10 00:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x232ae98713b7703b56e63e271b98915436062441b232cd1bf97f08250e57c8caBlock Operator
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