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 4281491 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4283466 epoch_slot_no: 6666 block_no: 4281314 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1007 time: 2020-06-11 10:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c2f4cdd0a7babf0bd67b2cfd6d41fd83c445d40a02fd9c53b69294619026c65Block Operator
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