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 4277141 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4279116 epoch_slot_no: 2316 block_no: 4276964 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2387 time: 2020-06-10 10:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c767397732f39813d58a71c9bf9eb47b7d9e56e911c6d1bc0681130f7e5089fBlock Operator
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