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 4279897 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4281872 epoch_slot_no: 5072 block_no: 4279720 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2217 time: 2020-06-11 01:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28ba22a486e9ebe40831ae3a64df9db0a714f92566ba350555bb0f7f620b7bb3Block Operator
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