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 4280398 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4282373 epoch_slot_no: 5573 block_no: 4280221 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1176 time: 2020-06-11 04:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9312e2491b92321b97d9bb16c180f98e42b3fc74566c55a0a04f07e3de9d595Block Operator
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