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 4277002 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 4278977 epoch_slot_no: 2177 block_no: 4276825 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 11071 time: 2020-06-10 09:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4aa5bc6838285f022698788c02a6cd1b2a6b28878e37ae9336fc402d4cd15425Block Operator
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