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 4282546 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4284521 epoch_slot_no: 7721 block_no: 4282369 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1496 time: 2020-06-11 16:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf565c30be7cd79991f5942a993b75f4d6acca992787c3fd4508cbf56434f0461Block Operator
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