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 4281229 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4283204 epoch_slot_no: 6404 block_no: 4281052 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2831 time: 2020-06-11 09:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e11e17643598fcf1ca6cf6e1cceec466cb10f115845c3b711137388d6b47190Block Operator
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