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 4277258 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4279233 epoch_slot_no: 2433 block_no: 4277081 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5535 time: 2020-06-10 11:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x604f96cf48f30450ef2790a673155833fc68c4ee50fc6a4d7961c83705e6299aBlock Operator
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