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 4279846 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4281821 epoch_slot_no: 5021 block_no: 4279669 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2009 time: 2020-06-11 01:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95e25a9e1f2933929448baf1006f7a8dd86120d14f0ae0de4710b9bd8d37e5b2Block Operator
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