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 4282275 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4284250 epoch_slot_no: 7450 block_no: 4282098 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4877 time: 2020-06-11 15:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbef75ae0e4142a9a674af90a48d5d1e8680566990e30a1f86b8cc7a36f86934Block Operator
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