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 4281262 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4283237 epoch_slot_no: 6437 block_no: 4281085 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 876 time: 2020-06-11 09:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0cc8474e9b0138e9dba80ffe143977411ae08d916d44c5bf6f054e5183861c7Block Operator
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