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 4277818 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4279793 epoch_slot_no: 2993 block_no: 4277641 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1352 time: 2020-06-10 14:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1dcd656865b3157977bf82da052ae256eea991f2746f33c3b1dfba53dd9f82dfBlock Operator
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