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 4278868 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4280843 epoch_slot_no: 4043 block_no: 4278691 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3261 time: 2020-06-10 20:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbf96bde4da10aedd0df4bd76bd05f45305223794f535a29ddc0b577c9a8baf2Block Operator
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