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 4279432 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4281407 epoch_slot_no: 4607 block_no: 4279255 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4034 time: 2020-06-10 23:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x344876d73dd28fae5952fd8f8ed36f8893b1d122bf4b2f9be05be049afddc3fcBlock Operator
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