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 4277256 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4279231 epoch_slot_no: 2431 block_no: 4277079 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1233 time: 2020-06-10 11:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b3cc3d8356e52e35be26428a482617e19969d2e0f8b8e6268d0fe2ef1c82881Block Operator
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