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 4278901 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4280876 epoch_slot_no: 4076 block_no: 4278724 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3536 time: 2020-06-10 20:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c122070178698c6096eade66f1079ff3d50a85d08af06bd7acaa294eb07e574Block Operator
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