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 4275423 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4277398 epoch_slot_no: 598 block_no: 4275246 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5229 time: 2020-06-10 01:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b2130f776659c8438930d602bdd8f4f8f0cea9a9b559d03a1d6d191e4cbe7d9Block Operator
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