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 4282567 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4284542 epoch_slot_no: 7742 block_no: 4282390 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 7470 time: 2020-06-11 16:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d0d64ba0396b1fe59f262ab4bf54c0435da3306d2e2248a8f12b8a3355e7eabBlock Operator
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