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 4275731 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4277706 epoch_slot_no: 906 block_no: 4275554 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3905 time: 2020-06-10 02:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4e0e249ad858f4e3f816f7f39afc8f02a359930cd94a60704039ef0743fffc2Block Operator
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