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 4275548 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4277523 epoch_slot_no: 723 block_no: 4275371 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1986 time: 2020-06-10 01:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc9f6ef464ce80bdeef2a603d075d1997606816c9fe810a2cb95e30a2309e050Block Operator
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