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 4278600 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4280575 epoch_slot_no: 3775 block_no: 4278423 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-06-10 18:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x383fe15c4ec994538b39106fac5f87e5f39dda426d4d78d3f1a38ced360d4ea7Block Operator
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