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 4279294 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4281269 epoch_slot_no: 4469 block_no: 4279117 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3167 time: 2020-06-10 22:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f956daa13ed7130825fde6796a58c815e1d08338c6cd0be37f5cc6d8e2b2969Block Operator
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