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 4279463 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4281438 epoch_slot_no: 4638 block_no: 4279286 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2270 time: 2020-06-10 23:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d4cb68c0d4f56a4efe46abdc3d7b8c6804b34544c1f2144b9fe8d8d4d702eceBlock Operator
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