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 4281763 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4283738 epoch_slot_no: 6938 block_no: 4281586 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1497 time: 2020-06-11 12:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08c9ea77554b0637bac3873d4cae3f9db4993c2302d06a9b8ccdd2f6d137d541Block Operator
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