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 4281585 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4283560 epoch_slot_no: 6760 block_no: 4281408 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1139 time: 2020-06-11 11:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3eee7a603e01ba6a15e66af1e76f9ce355d988ca21f5b3de55078b34967af39Block Operator
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