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 4277510 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4279485 epoch_slot_no: 2685 block_no: 4277333 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2767 time: 2020-06-10 12:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a07df68664fbbbdfaa331aa4a5159f8067f4478e8dd5aec98b73117219c767bBlock Operator
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