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 4277452 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4279427 epoch_slot_no: 2627 block_no: 4277275 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3710 time: 2020-06-10 12:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3a30640b87a451eb8860e01d930aee1ddc3deaffdf297efa91e9c4fb31819f5Block Operator
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