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 4279335 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4281310 epoch_slot_no: 4510 block_no: 4279158 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6337 time: 2020-06-10 22:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5f771e273b7993c5ddbf003b62e96d3ef7c3479e7f235e7a41c88b0ecfa39cbBlock Operator
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