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 4282259 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4284234 epoch_slot_no: 7434 block_no: 4282082 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2875 time: 2020-06-11 15:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5afdd6b421a6e174e05f063232549d0333254680d23214e8ba9ec837377edfb8Block Operator
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