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 4280047 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4282022 epoch_slot_no: 5222 block_no: 4279870 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1204 time: 2020-06-11 02:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x396e894de0bcb5b08aca763cb56251654eaf6ad7d24b1f499d464ed605de4179Block Operator
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