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 4275519 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4277494 epoch_slot_no: 694 block_no: 4275342 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-06-10 01:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb430ce57e5cf4288e344107696d9b687b5a9ed9d6670b016613c60c8c8837d6fBlock Operator
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