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 4280144 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4282119 epoch_slot_no: 5319 block_no: 4279967 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2020-06-11 03:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda37e7232680e96f5818507b0580bd46b980d75ed60fe62897cf5eb4de20b6a2Block Operator
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