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 4280238 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4282213 epoch_slot_no: 5413 block_no: 4280061 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1007 time: 2020-06-11 03:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x566cb2bf0c647ab765b82dc6379193464ce5548f8e4282d2f3077534ae31e07cBlock Operator
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