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 4275713 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4277688 epoch_slot_no: 888 block_no: 4275536 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3476 time: 2020-06-10 02:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fc9991822de84eb056e431ad89f338f7f1d0107de04eab36f83327cf13ec3ddBlock Operator
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