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 4280313 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4282288 epoch_slot_no: 5488 block_no: 4280136 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2035 time: 2020-06-11 04:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d22dfa4e8ae44db8a9a8bad27d81d3ad49a1e522f6831fc083bcf42a298c0e1Block Operator
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