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 4282105 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4284080 epoch_slot_no: 7280 block_no: 4281928 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1315 time: 2020-06-11 14:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65fd19043ae948ebb90b9bf2e7e5cef39f3bf821fde81f7d30a58f945ae270a1Block Operator
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