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 4278531 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4280506 epoch_slot_no: 3706 block_no: 4278354 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5745 time: 2020-06-10 18:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c8792170ada57e274aa66a1fc48f8b78ecd2f36ea456b1b9de3ba73015736f8Block Operator
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