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 4278799 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4280774 epoch_slot_no: 3974 block_no: 4278622 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1557 time: 2020-06-10 19:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb0d50b86bf549ccfd9699ce7bdb930be79c30cf70822dcd4e6d6499426d8ecaBlock Operator
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