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 4281529 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4283504 epoch_slot_no: 6704 block_no: 4281352 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2659 time: 2020-06-11 10:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a64f0680e8255c563d9dae5e28f2f693ea67b7824024c354026df026506203dBlock Operator
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