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 4277864 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4279839 epoch_slot_no: 3039 block_no: 4277687 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2016 time: 2020-06-10 14:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07e7a75daa92aec164b10e8e14c867494814819d3864e387a572c2ddf77c7b22Block Operator
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