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 4282674 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4284649 epoch_slot_no: 7849 block_no: 4282497 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 909 time: 2020-06-11 17:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8762fff4e80575d34d0cbe2b6903d2cffbc0d21acec862b741be581bb215fb32Block Operator
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