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 4282042 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4284017 epoch_slot_no: 7217 block_no: 4281865 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 13033 time: 2020-06-11 13:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10b01a3290e4c0a6d16fd3a5f7d8bcfc4726d808191b3fb18fa89425b4660d09Block Operator
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