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 4277489 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4279464 epoch_slot_no: 2664 block_no: 4277312 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1980 time: 2020-06-10 12:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x409b7caf9d32398ea230b1f0f508a4568fcf1afa3cb60ff20160dd9d1c18286fBlock Operator
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