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 4277874 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4279849 epoch_slot_no: 3049 block_no: 4277697 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2583 time: 2020-06-10 14:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a5cdd2cb535df39b9e1a8ac3686b177c87ef438802f18790282483210b85c83Block Operator
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