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 4281886 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4283861 epoch_slot_no: 7061 block_no: 4281709 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3890 time: 2020-06-11 12:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33800642cbb17c427a67512121642d21632929824b764c9460a4716408222316Block Operator
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