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 4280782 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 4282757 epoch_slot_no: 5957 block_no: 4280605 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 10826 time: 2020-06-11 06:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29c135f55a7cac91eb003d5c2da86389cfde4d57c9d7be65f896c75353bb10c8Block Operator
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