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 4280894 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4282869 epoch_slot_no: 6069 block_no: 4280717 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1660 time: 2020-06-11 07:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5719074828be6885c9a68745f67dee000f0fca7c91f0560d6b0428a8a9fe2a82Block Operator
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