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 4280975 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4282950 epoch_slot_no: 6150 block_no: 4280798 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2764 time: 2020-06-11 07:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7ff17ded2af8762b1754628724f45d9c1ed3592bb47bb0e81d60aadc4106fb3Block Operator
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