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 4281688 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4283663 epoch_slot_no: 6863 block_no: 4281511 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4649 time: 2020-06-11 11:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09df6d35e07a5623b1b336e624ee99d906a032eef0e55b3e5327fa3cb5b329a9Block Operator
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