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 4280023 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4281998 epoch_slot_no: 5198 block_no: 4279846 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1852 time: 2020-06-11 02:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0f14fbc6cfe5b4da6c110f2b1483ec8d1dc9e5426bb153da152e85826733524Block Operator
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