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 4281914 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4283889 epoch_slot_no: 7089 block_no: 4281737 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2663 time: 2020-06-11 13:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27aa9fcd07bb97181a359d34e126462cd0f099b92509bc4ef6b4da7252fbdb90Block Operator
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