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 4279916 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4281891 epoch_slot_no: 5091 block_no: 4279739 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3784 time: 2020-06-11 02:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xebe9c70fc36e1b4351f48d1927cccf5c5ab38dbfa16e648365c64c93e032a21dBlock Operator
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