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 4281677 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4283652 epoch_slot_no: 6852 block_no: 4281500 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1505 time: 2020-06-11 11:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1da1df82e3cb59e2d11514a7d56560fa598ada48aa75af0f8f40f52fc6af776bBlock Operator
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