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 4282035 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4284010 epoch_slot_no: 7210 block_no: 4281858 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-06-11 13:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a0b4d61f833162523ca38d722707d455715799180261cd43f97d5cb0b34a362Block Operator
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