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 4281605 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4283580 epoch_slot_no: 6780 block_no: 4281428 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3434 time: 2020-06-11 11:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe4de0dba519dd444e9c3f8d89a8b1a332496514280519abd9c73e3663b03ce3Block Operator
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