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 4282375 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4284350 epoch_slot_no: 7550 block_no: 4282198 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1282 time: 2020-06-11 15:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e98cb77f154fb9fb452978b7e2aa3f54a7bcd872fcf5b7280c893eba77b1be0Block Operator
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