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 4281023 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4282998 epoch_slot_no: 6198 block_no: 4280846 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 962 time: 2020-06-11 08:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21d9df0c55ea2bc5d3a33d02b96b4a494e409e1066316d0791bbe2a4e79594ebBlock Operator
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