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 4278054 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4280029 epoch_slot_no: 3229 block_no: 4277877 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1315 time: 2020-06-10 15:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef3744a545adf078719d52930d2a030a67de04fa29be490cb95cfffb2deec80cBlock Operator
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