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 4277707 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4279682 epoch_slot_no: 2882 block_no: 4277530 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3997 time: 2020-06-10 13:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda65c840e3db65f7d96dc9b640c2fd192d3d38088c4ff954a415c71f69a94d07Block Operator
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