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 4281345 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4283320 epoch_slot_no: 6520 block_no: 4281168 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2591 time: 2020-06-11 09:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf3585b1c6e89397dc943826248036c14e7d19b52cd8f03c5a258875a54cde23Block Operator
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