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 4275421 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4277396 epoch_slot_no: 596 block_no: 4275244 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 10474 time: 2020-06-10 01:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c25b7c2d9a394c3136acfe6480a6742b865293a2c60f814ebbd9d625afe71c9Block Operator
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