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 4279239 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4281214 epoch_slot_no: 4414 block_no: 4279062 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3823 time: 2020-06-10 22:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8cb47d5d416019ebb57cf3c3e90f929824905a77d23b3b388806b36df4109969Block Operator
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