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 4278157 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4280132 epoch_slot_no: 3332 block_no: 4277980 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3348 time: 2020-06-10 16:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f526c85e1f752aaa2d8443751519ec41f7a39d073ade24c2ea793cca6c35f53Block Operator
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