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 4281405 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4283380 epoch_slot_no: 6580 block_no: 4281228 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2221 time: 2020-06-11 10:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb32e6357b46311a54e40543ed7d4e7d6c99f6285e9de57ef828ec61a898976eaBlock Operator
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