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 4275457 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4277432 epoch_slot_no: 632 block_no: 4275280 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6193 time: 2020-06-10 01:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x688ba3c08d61ca27b1ad36a0e7641d56d2e64d4e4477bea1682428ef0c646cc0Block Operator
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