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 4281998 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4283973 epoch_slot_no: 7173 block_no: 4281821 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1512 time: 2020-06-11 13:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e1fe6687e91357ec2ba2ec68c3fdb16ef9ac79a998e7d6a36b5917b94770bfcBlock Operator
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