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 4279162 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4281137 epoch_slot_no: 4337 block_no: 4278985 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7374 time: 2020-06-10 21:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec2e577671855eefccadbf7b35407e51b7f0a3c366d900a8c65ccd179475229aBlock Operator
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