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 4281168 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4283143 epoch_slot_no: 6343 block_no: 4280991 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1935 time: 2020-06-11 08:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0daebe88fdbda9a22d176d560052837cf48b10c0c58e84f1cced1b16b44b6256Block Operator
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