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 4278916 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4280891 epoch_slot_no: 4091 block_no: 4278739 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2969 time: 2020-06-10 20:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x343eaa168b5ca48f142ea65fc865eee9b6047ee3f2140a6e2db2783387a01d6aBlock Operator
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