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 4281474 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4283449 epoch_slot_no: 6649 block_no: 4281297 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2037 time: 2020-06-11 10:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x328a3cd9ae4b25f49285b40c9cb3cfc102c743e1f312a7737eaba36f60713511Block Operator
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