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 4275356 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4277331 epoch_slot_no: 531 block_no: 4275179 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5126 time: 2020-06-10 00:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e72f208350a74ad8780c19f02e3d94cacc5f34b1e5c019dcee60ebac1dd6c3bBlock Operator
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