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 4278789 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4280764 epoch_slot_no: 3964 block_no: 4278612 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 954 time: 2020-06-10 19:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc974a0d077920614bec762d4cf19355dbeeccce13deb94a71c60278230b3a7d0Block Operator
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