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 4282343 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4284318 epoch_slot_no: 7518 block_no: 4282166 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1319 time: 2020-06-11 15:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d0a76418ff26422048b6ac8c7832fb29b335e77b83ef08d1f2c588b8b4e8dedBlock Operator
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