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 4281898 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4283873 epoch_slot_no: 7073 block_no: 4281721 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1290 time: 2020-06-11 13:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a00e7cac610307fb9a2b670de331ef0c984c5189b44d68c5606f36820664a18Block Operator
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