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 4280124 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4282099 epoch_slot_no: 5299 block_no: 4279947 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3138 time: 2020-06-11 03:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x655832fa81d1ff4e96440c07ad15ffdb36a1d5cab096c7319bc996a0c0b4d8e4Block Operator
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