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 4277827 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4279802 epoch_slot_no: 3002 block_no: 4277650 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3705 time: 2020-06-10 14:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7b5b5203944f046fc1197034b7ea70905ac022bf74c22194ad8f6f6b120b0b9Block Operator
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