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 4280493 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4282468 epoch_slot_no: 5668 block_no: 4280316 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3853 time: 2020-06-11 05:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5cef82361f874e76594278715b3877a25f4be3c445dedd2c88933c032b203b17Block Operator
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