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 4279319 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4281294 epoch_slot_no: 4494 block_no: 4279142 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2555 time: 2020-06-10 22:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5909d8fd3bfc1e58876954dfc4d283aa756188e0984a6f4adf299e81acd5c060Block Operator
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