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 4280339 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4282314 epoch_slot_no: 5514 block_no: 4280162 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1357 time: 2020-06-11 04:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x019023dc3239060b687f2a23d8f2f7b8e7b740f73105808ea9c6e8c4d055121bBlock Operator
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