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 4281339 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4283314 epoch_slot_no: 6514 block_no: 4281162 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1278 time: 2020-06-11 09:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x053e5529631e78f64f8c554d8d8bb9f859a3a6de07fa0196a79bc387bc3d8569Block Operator
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