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 4279283 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4281258 epoch_slot_no: 4458 block_no: 4279106 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7128 time: 2020-06-10 22:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xadb42353cdd78b881856adc7a9856eb73b499e3c23c4c8be7ceb23b1486db4d4Block Operator
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