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 4280638 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4282613 epoch_slot_no: 5813 block_no: 4280461 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3218 time: 2020-06-11 06:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c21153d119299516ee472d5f87af04403fc850cbf4fc4ffe675e90269619d93Block Operator
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