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 4281394 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4283369 epoch_slot_no: 6569 block_no: 4281217 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2185 time: 2020-06-11 10:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2bb4e5fbfe11423320151f9fa8044fa566b2803ff29d5c4de6a47d2a1edf959fBlock Operator
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