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 4282002 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4283977 epoch_slot_no: 7177 block_no: 4281825 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2628 time: 2020-06-11 13:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99570daed7190cce73132628d25fda7ae7016caa8c4b64e85285e49fe4f69f7dBlock Operator
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