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 4279706 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4281681 epoch_slot_no: 4881 block_no: 4279529 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4181 time: 2020-06-11 00:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf30773a63467a4ccfdd3e48c0fcb85673f63020828493ec871d311fad664e3b5Block Operator
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