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 4280089 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4282064 epoch_slot_no: 5264 block_no: 4279912 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1344 time: 2020-06-11 02:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c2953954b8e6c86e56df3c09abb9fb2d414bc5949de871f9716074263d5fbd5Block Operator
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