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 4282335 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4284310 epoch_slot_no: 7510 block_no: 4282158 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1809 time: 2020-06-11 15:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51000612b96324db127de8c08bb08f54b5d81b456e80fd7b31e9b46d2987f2f4Block Operator
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