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 4277631 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4279606 epoch_slot_no: 2806 block_no: 4277454 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3561 time: 2020-06-10 13:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1371c86d564c500331cdf35a28674591688e018b2fa8e78c114e33d8e8a25f9Block Operator
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