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 4279901 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4281876 epoch_slot_no: 5076 block_no: 4279724 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2266 time: 2020-06-11 01:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe02c25d2bc946cde80af70742975b1f47b92a942a32100385c1be924dfff415aBlock Operator
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