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 4275681 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4277656 epoch_slot_no: 856 block_no: 4275504 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1311 time: 2020-06-10 02:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa921fed7f6a777a6ea170f659a95dda95b8373adb844c0385e9c1a9c2043ffe8Block Operator
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