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 4278908 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4280883 epoch_slot_no: 4083 block_no: 4278731 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1313 time: 2020-06-10 20:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x365d3902346744663e961abd4934a2a9c4f55df793560056117de24bacbc5f9aBlock Operator
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