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 4278643 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4280618 epoch_slot_no: 3818 block_no: 4278466 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5080 time: 2020-06-10 18:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd99247be366e66dda4c058d1ee6833f79c62da074b43880a897b89cb36252890Block Operator
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