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 4282390 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4284365 epoch_slot_no: 7565 block_no: 4282213 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3264 time: 2020-06-11 15:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5dd20a5ce3499c567709f89a8ba3c459d365b18f1e9b6741eec7fdcbfb50681dBlock Operator
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