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 4282396 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4284371 epoch_slot_no: 7571 block_no: 4282219 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1373 time: 2020-06-11 15:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf17dd205144a333c4590f6dbd3aebf26fb4eec5b94ca99eb9aead98cda853b1Block Operator
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