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 4278338 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4280313 epoch_slot_no: 3513 block_no: 4278161 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3081 time: 2020-06-10 17:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3d01544e4249d1a554c9893076a2788eaf9faed35eb24607465d79ba87e5e30Block Operator
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