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 4282430 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4284405 epoch_slot_no: 7605 block_no: 4282253 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1278 time: 2020-06-11 15:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x388a823bcba815f6ff344da4b9a76e894a9d8d1071227184d6e64fee341d32aaBlock Operator
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