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 4281757 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4283732 epoch_slot_no: 6932 block_no: 4281580 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4103 time: 2020-06-11 12:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6280d9aab8d62f80742b3f87bd82317d8f5041bb5c2645f279f6db871028bd68Block Operator
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