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 4281970 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4283945 epoch_slot_no: 7145 block_no: 4281793 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4007 time: 2020-06-11 13:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x671b74b9825948f035d9a010d0b911410199c659f1bd68db9f3103770191869fBlock Operator
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