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 4275603 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4277578 epoch_slot_no: 778 block_no: 4275426 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2188 time: 2020-06-10 02:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d17a97e3dd7f81361f388312416bea8b9b1b6ba117a51bba74a9b9cc4ff8e1aBlock Operator
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