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 4277727 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4279702 epoch_slot_no: 2902 block_no: 4277550 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5855 time: 2020-06-10 13:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa71200cc0a91d8924597185e024b5099b4b2720b35d7f73f0bd849aafad11f6fBlock Operator
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