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 4281875 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4283850 epoch_slot_no: 7050 block_no: 4281698 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1587 time: 2020-06-11 12:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2cc8a1feeb5da3f11e529d87b32bbefbbb3753d0b1c31a1143663321988414dBlock Operator
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