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 4279207 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4281182 epoch_slot_no: 4382 block_no: 4279030 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3573 time: 2020-06-10 22:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1581731de63d8dabdd71a19bb803930f4f24fad4ee9c725c326c8b9aa62e956Block Operator
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