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 4277419 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4279394 epoch_slot_no: 2594 block_no: 4277242 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2904 time: 2020-06-10 12:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf50db000dc8edaf488cf38bb18e72b10e2990eeeb6d089d688cd8c2a5b2631dbBlock Operator
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