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 4281132 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4283107 epoch_slot_no: 6307 block_no: 4280955 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5510 time: 2020-06-11 08:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf289c342ad94325a2b8b5d67ac7765bbedd6da871c587979e4f42dffafbee1a0Block Operator
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