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 4278145 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4280120 epoch_slot_no: 3320 block_no: 4277968 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2551 time: 2020-06-10 16:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f866cc04b47edd353247b51086c7e1fa9b61fcbf9db549983357549b3519845Block Operator
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