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 4278756 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4280731 epoch_slot_no: 3931 block_no: 4278579 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2682 time: 2020-06-10 19:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3d74106ccaed58e7aa60d70a5064b9bc69f0a67265f0d99e1d7b78a3deec83aBlock Operator
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