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 4282179 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4284154 epoch_slot_no: 7354 block_no: 4282002 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3202 time: 2020-06-11 14:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed06e692968589ef2b8a294246d064b7421ab4e56ba22f22dcaed423f9a068fcBlock Operator
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