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 4275975 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4277950 epoch_slot_no: 1150 block_no: 4275798 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2398 time: 2020-06-10 04:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba646509861fa1eab90ceeaef82aea14b60e90f577913301993d30d81dc1c60dBlock Operator
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