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 4275345 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4277320 epoch_slot_no: 520 block_no: 4275168 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1204 time: 2020-06-10 00:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95485426a8a1ccb7e568e56179048596a066eba203e39011faa76dfdd371f06eBlock Operator
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