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 4280224 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4282199 epoch_slot_no: 5399 block_no: 4280047 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1430 time: 2020-06-11 03:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d66c35fea21542db4a4dee81c19a76167bb0b466450734dd34ae72349ea1563Block Operator
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