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 4281314 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4283289 epoch_slot_no: 6489 block_no: 4281137 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1788 time: 2020-06-11 09:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6a19df64062f6bd0124edf7a6ead54e6c564751ed8013c814d8b2507e9a47f5Block Operator
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