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 4278689 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4280664 epoch_slot_no: 3864 block_no: 4278512 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1890 time: 2020-06-10 19:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6da89607b73b37676536638258b884bd3508a11a519b2daffd80c3dda66e795bBlock Operator
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