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 4278280 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4280255 epoch_slot_no: 3455 block_no: 4278103 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1373 time: 2020-06-10 16:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x134bf474d99f5c842131d1efa144b51f005748ebf53f9006b8c24414fc201c15Block Operator
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