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 4279514 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4281489 epoch_slot_no: 4689 block_no: 4279337 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3355 time: 2020-06-10 23:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc13f6c3e5e7bda55c5bdd10dd55be7323f18d9506c11ded35efd813f53845a8Block Operator
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