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 4281148 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4283123 epoch_slot_no: 6323 block_no: 4280971 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2173 time: 2020-06-11 08:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe20a3f876443dda2cbff368f1d0a1b68bd31320e856e3e76441581348a34b22fBlock Operator
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