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 4279281 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4281256 epoch_slot_no: 4456 block_no: 4279104 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1971 time: 2020-06-10 22:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4706fb5246b0bae670c7874c794ac5ef75b89f86d3d9ff1c13a1e230d3a0275eBlock Operator
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