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 4278289 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4280264 epoch_slot_no: 3464 block_no: 4278112 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2641 time: 2020-06-10 16:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1cccc8b4093bb8fd12068f3cfe7e2658d619b08d3138bedc7e25258cafffd40Block Operator
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