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 4279642 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4281617 epoch_slot_no: 4817 block_no: 4279465 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4100 time: 2020-06-11 00:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae5add1fda53cf31d16ced3a8fea9b1648939b9fd65c2be4853a6ff5f70726f0Block Operator
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