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 4280991 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4282966 epoch_slot_no: 6166 block_no: 4280814 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4512 time: 2020-06-11 08:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04e6d1e174d556ad8095bc437ca263641f192b6813f86c147d5fd7904f7dd03cBlock Operator
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