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 4279959 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4281934 epoch_slot_no: 5134 block_no: 4279782 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1895 time: 2020-06-11 02:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x663db1679d42d35973b4a1d5ecf961fb3bf82b001254c98b9172e3724b97ad94Block Operator
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