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 4281793 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4283768 epoch_slot_no: 6968 block_no: 4281616 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1857 time: 2020-06-11 12:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa1d298453a067d3f6da15198089a86a50b268bb6c1d45e909220e4d2fee97feBlock Operator
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