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 4281595 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4283570 epoch_slot_no: 6770 block_no: 4281418 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2272 time: 2020-06-11 11:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28af491f038e52db2d1bf95b394a8aafb549eff6d5258948e358850c05dbf6c4Block Operator
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