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 4277886 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4279861 epoch_slot_no: 3061 block_no: 4277709 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2732 time: 2020-06-10 14:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x539679dc671210a797f1df63d1f3f228f646bc165b82c5b886958e09ea7e35ccBlock Operator
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