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 4282500 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4284475 epoch_slot_no: 7675 block_no: 4282323 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2670 time: 2020-06-11 16:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c9f5cd67f3aff063bf04cb9ea50dc169ecf58e473368974f18cd4fdeef0ddbfBlock Operator
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