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 4281322 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4283297 epoch_slot_no: 6497 block_no: 4281145 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5145 time: 2020-06-11 09:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89669b269e1dd9b88e7a4f8c0ff3cf1853a5d9203b2837d91bfbf8ecfffcf80cBlock Operator
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