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 4279412 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4281387 epoch_slot_no: 4587 block_no: 4279235 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1889 time: 2020-06-10 23:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdca19cb38f8372b595e35845abca9a0b017f4354ccb90ea7e0ffc957f81da57eBlock Operator
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