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 4278161 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4280136 epoch_slot_no: 3336 block_no: 4277984 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4410 time: 2020-06-10 16:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x321503f433a934591b66d85e468ce759e825d0d4ceda45bc4969410194c14158Block Operator
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