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 4280654 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4282629 epoch_slot_no: 5829 block_no: 4280477 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2020-06-11 06:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4b378ee3317288aa1f33faa8310622f384da8de7d36e66f05bc7e5537ac5172Block Operator
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