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 4280462 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4282437 epoch_slot_no: 5637 block_no: 4280285 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1788 time: 2020-06-11 05:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7be3e1b9d9c855dadd914e3e12430f625c7ed2492d38399867d9566dc038dcfeBlock Operator
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