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 4282664 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4284639 epoch_slot_no: 7839 block_no: 4282487 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6339 time: 2020-06-11 17:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd7ba937572af215f1fe4ce1a6db3d84d174da098db8ebd81611997e2ab163f4Block Operator
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