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 4279177 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4281152 epoch_slot_no: 4352 block_no: 4279000 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2080 time: 2020-06-10 21:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78cb1fb43a41a4c240de20fa1c543246e8e9a237d11e0ffe9756a7e70d93f116Block Operator
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