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 4281030 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4283005 epoch_slot_no: 6205 block_no: 4280853 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 905 time: 2020-06-11 08:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4165500b11a407e0f941f83579d5bc00ba291d77c18f7fcef2ce6c4cc5a21454Block Operator
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