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 4278009 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4279984 epoch_slot_no: 3184 block_no: 4277832 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3659 time: 2020-06-10 15:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09409bda2701638e3787dada06206dfc340008822738b05d93e240f377f10480Block Operator
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