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 4281627 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4283602 epoch_slot_no: 6802 block_no: 4281450 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2695 time: 2020-06-11 11:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3da2dcbfa02dee9bc137d6f6960419ce1e3251f87f12c31ee2c7775be01ceae9Block Operator
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