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 4280271 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4282246 epoch_slot_no: 5446 block_no: 4280094 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1553 time: 2020-06-11 04:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6afb8689c3e0eed8ec3c10c72f7d03d75c28e5595c198bf80f1c978b8a0d9f3Block Operator
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