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 4280360 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4282335 epoch_slot_no: 5535 block_no: 4280183 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1348 time: 2020-06-11 04:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf77577b65fdb482c3aaf7a0ec22c08fff152ba67faef6db6a282bb79e5a3cdf5Block Operator
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