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 4282349 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4284324 epoch_slot_no: 7524 block_no: 4282172 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1610 time: 2020-06-11 15:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8f25918af889faf3e9bd307c442954f15c3e13ec0e72bd521252feb425a430bBlock Operator
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