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 4280300 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4282275 epoch_slot_no: 5475 block_no: 4280123 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1918 time: 2020-06-11 04:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x445d287477dee54af30858a8ecc2741f4ae0a4c557f1a24b8c06bb0e11911aa5Block Operator
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