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 4279723 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4281698 epoch_slot_no: 4898 block_no: 4279546 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4257 time: 2020-06-11 00:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e3e29473b610f39fb16fde30aa4312b40b9b71419c7af30c87ecfdd692c9ea9Block Operator
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