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 4278877 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4280852 epoch_slot_no: 4052 block_no: 4278700 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7790 time: 2020-06-10 20:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed0c5247dab0edbe9e24c0e631aebd222359e07ad45936b9769fcfb4f3e4342fBlock Operator
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