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 4282513 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4284488 epoch_slot_no: 7688 block_no: 4282336 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2410 time: 2020-06-11 16:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x729f2af533b0240af37ddd5bdb8b7241fa41d05add9c7d140d327f8b37023187Block Operator
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