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 4282597 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4284572 epoch_slot_no: 7772 block_no: 4282420 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5412 time: 2020-06-11 16:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7747189205108c79131fee7001f17fd53d099270651ee190a3e12a12e73f0a8eBlock Operator
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