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 4277502 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4279477 epoch_slot_no: 2677 block_no: 4277325 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2215 time: 2020-06-10 12:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc68f4ad7065dc24be6df5189e92cccb01b5e2c0fa71aa71ee07b80efb5562812Block Operator
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