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 4279329 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4281304 epoch_slot_no: 4504 block_no: 4279152 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 876 time: 2020-06-10 22:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe06bd15a5f439287e7349de582e1bb76c7d3febd2d54b0f39c38721a4db1eedaBlock Operator
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