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 4281022 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4282997 epoch_slot_no: 6197 block_no: 4280845 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2401 time: 2020-06-11 08:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbbf808906132048a64de17096453288262ad66711fb0b34cb8eaf06d188508cBlock Operator
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