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 4279522 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4281497 epoch_slot_no: 4697 block_no: 4279345 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 8672 time: 2020-06-10 23:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa329ffe0bf6506eb1acb6ea43311d13fcd91c0894f916556ba1b71fc5ca189b4Block Operator
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