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 4277782 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4279757 epoch_slot_no: 2957 block_no: 4277605 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1759 time: 2020-06-10 14:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8609bf458b85ad01b9b9a86500c4c30e95a45dea3b11b5d4b19ea943c75997bBlock Operator
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