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 4281653 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4283628 epoch_slot_no: 6828 block_no: 4281476 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3430 time: 2020-06-11 11:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf070abe55eaf540fa9f8378a044840bb4f8ad95653344f69923bf9dbaf6b59a0Block Operator
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