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 4278241 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4280216 epoch_slot_no: 3416 block_no: 4278064 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3696 time: 2020-06-10 16:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb174d7bee3314f838aab107ace22cd6dad41292d214ec2cb94162af0f6c46aecBlock Operator
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