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 4282535 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4284510 epoch_slot_no: 7710 block_no: 4282358 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3967 time: 2020-06-11 16:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3552933be9107c74a4b0446118961009270a1e6d1d9f1a45375a505f1d0f376bBlock Operator
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