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 4279892 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4281867 epoch_slot_no: 5067 block_no: 4279715 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2335 time: 2020-06-11 01:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd7c72e275f4248eb2f15fdbe5e820682143134f1ab0832b2987a2c04fe076f6Block Operator
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