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 4278803 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4280778 epoch_slot_no: 3978 block_no: 4278626 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3744 time: 2020-06-10 19:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb73416aedc3addd495ecdbea1afe6b3aea7ff97660769f9b49ab42f7ae5ffe8Block Operator
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