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 4280316 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4282291 epoch_slot_no: 5491 block_no: 4280139 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2984 time: 2020-06-11 04:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0303192e39bf8dab5b03a8594c1229f9a6ea9f7541b67305669e3821c713865cBlock Operator
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