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 4277060 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4279035 epoch_slot_no: 2235 block_no: 4276883 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 962 time: 2020-06-10 10:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e680027ce4cb5973eb6bc036fa1bd9822c8d9c53a7f485dd61e066e36f9c520Block Operator
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