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 4275448 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4277423 epoch_slot_no: 623 block_no: 4275271 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3626 time: 2020-06-10 01:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc62c47305e7699f7c32d768ad415810d187f3395191537d14e50a98433eba425Block Operator
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