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 4278466 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4280441 epoch_slot_no: 3641 block_no: 4278289 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4999 time: 2020-06-10 17:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbccdc0899439d7ce2c4ae61a7c703bb4d4c9f6374e3f4fc52ddb129a3ed68470Block Operator
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