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 4277016 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4278991 epoch_slot_no: 2191 block_no: 4276839 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2387 time: 2020-06-10 09:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf39cd10cf7a6e1b5836f8d27a20c8891af588c9c03d442b36a30a7f636f5aa8fBlock Operator
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