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 4280793 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4282768 epoch_slot_no: 5968 block_no: 4280616 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4570 time: 2020-06-11 06:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa24feaafab7514573d20b9e09382a1e408de8b7d112bad2ced468b4e35b5b8adBlock Operator
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