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 4275478 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4277453 epoch_slot_no: 653 block_no: 4275301 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1532 time: 2020-06-10 01:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9347b195320081d700d9dc0c5a435e9e0d3aceb55419e589877325e03e04374Block Operator
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