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 4279819 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4281794 epoch_slot_no: 4994 block_no: 4279642 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2781 time: 2020-06-11 01:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa387bc6729b4f695d98a15edd2b7a94f462fdad26874b6d772fd0cf44d655fe4Block Operator
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