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 4281387 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4283362 epoch_slot_no: 6562 block_no: 4281210 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1652 time: 2020-06-11 10:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d094c84c26d13242b3f1f24075bb5b35202d113fa3c0912cf4e4cf9be5681cfBlock Operator
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