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 4282147 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4284122 epoch_slot_no: 7322 block_no: 4281970 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4755 time: 2020-06-11 14:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2dfd9e6836c0e6eb8e3e7de912fde6c0d0c2f198895427f4cbad7ba18f95606bBlock Operator
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