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 4277024 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4278999 epoch_slot_no: 2199 block_no: 4276847 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2621 time: 2020-06-10 09:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36e1516107ad6286950eb1099b8b14c2253175b5714a543e8043f18f3e0d5371Block Operator
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