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 4280091 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4282066 epoch_slot_no: 5266 block_no: 4279914 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2026 time: 2020-06-11 03:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9cdc1ca6bad8768ce9b1eca0276e633c276c3ffeaed7835fd22827496b4a47dBlock Operator
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