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 4278273 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4280248 epoch_slot_no: 3448 block_no: 4278096 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4269 time: 2020-06-10 16:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e1ac52ba8de172504fcdb59e2002223e861730c2c1336e01be25d8e00eddfc2Block Operator
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