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 4279244 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4281219 epoch_slot_no: 4419 block_no: 4279067 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2462 time: 2020-06-10 22:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbcbb7d68c51d8a6f8806ab150451c5934931022e37dda37cfb94314274c98df2Block Operator
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