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 4280274 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4282249 epoch_slot_no: 5449 block_no: 4280097 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1224 time: 2020-06-11 04:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93daad4ef6b880a359fff3fbd980d56619894a7e647b1c4a387ef0a6e5ee4d74Block Operator
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