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 4282582 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 4284557 epoch_slot_no: 7757 block_no: 4282405 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 14479 time: 2020-06-11 16:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b7d73ff91d1d0816a12971a344c564c6f9d303cc60e7bcf20121b75726e9c2bBlock Operator
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