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 4280284 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4282259 epoch_slot_no: 5459 block_no: 4280107 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1595 time: 2020-06-11 04:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62dbda1910829f324b243661998925c203226fadc86ca52c2a3aa9418a87e59dBlock Operator
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