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 4279657 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4281632 epoch_slot_no: 4832 block_no: 4279480 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2697 time: 2020-06-11 00:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6079590205132d5d0c72e5484e2fee2401234638f11f1b1886d70abb07fb755eBlock Operator
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