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 4277323 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4279298 epoch_slot_no: 2498 block_no: 4277146 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2616 time: 2020-06-10 11:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4590eb724ccd973ef989477548d2969c630870d9f1c058e3b22c1b1f95b60181Block Operator
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