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 4275783 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4277758 epoch_slot_no: 958 block_no: 4275606 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1172 time: 2020-06-10 03:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9522c305683fac997075a1e747e184b168e498b2a41049b218547c8208ebb78Block Operator
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