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 4280063 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4282038 epoch_slot_no: 5238 block_no: 4279886 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2438 time: 2020-06-11 02:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a74b6222cc761578e2da687e41bf7b508edaa32ac80c9e8d9524ddb4d013a35Block Operator
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