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 4281316 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4283291 epoch_slot_no: 6491 block_no: 4281139 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1316 time: 2020-06-11 09:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee50e24378b3c4546a531d4a1c9f23ac71cd10c1273959f0fcc58cba0f158755Block Operator
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