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 4280851 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4282826 epoch_slot_no: 6026 block_no: 4280674 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1819 time: 2020-06-11 07:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac0b48a2341a337488f5673a1cdd7cbbaa8b8d06aa38791877d0ca3a980c49b4Block Operator
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