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 4280406 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4282381 epoch_slot_no: 5581 block_no: 4280229 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1725 time: 2020-06-11 04:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x578bd3c7e1ae5035565efb9272de4de71c4380921868cb6529e57318c825b779Block Operator
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