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 4281922 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4283897 epoch_slot_no: 7097 block_no: 4281745 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2667 time: 2020-06-11 13:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef6c3f6142b1d5996d37275ead46a5752d2572c81c818b253d6a2d2d0ce4ce8bBlock Operator
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