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 4278330 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4280305 epoch_slot_no: 3505 block_no: 4278153 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1229 time: 2020-06-10 17:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9200ef8db1868c7158d0e0e9ed3b01d74560cd20f0928ea24da2bf2d0f5a8af4Block Operator
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