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 4280401 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4282376 epoch_slot_no: 5576 block_no: 4280224 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-06-11 04:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6219ecc15c03348a9cb418e9834a4e3c1c27750e35bc52986b0ff26c88aebd5Block Operator
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