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 4281689 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4283664 epoch_slot_no: 6864 block_no: 4281512 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1788 time: 2020-06-11 11:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00ff35768da98ef02d7cb9ea475c790df1f34ab9428e0e298e93a304cbac0ae7Block Operator
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