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 4278766 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4280741 epoch_slot_no: 3941 block_no: 4278589 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1796 time: 2020-06-10 19:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5602c087139893013165aaed70dfc25e05fe526000d400bd0f2d908ac4e17055Block Operator
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