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 4282018 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4283993 epoch_slot_no: 7193 block_no: 4281841 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3605 time: 2020-06-11 13:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3233db8d9ce7947542cbf42b03fe8a89f22a6e9dea7c565dae38f7ad75a72ebBlock Operator
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