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 4282751 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4284726 epoch_slot_no: 7926 block_no: 4282574 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2020-06-11 17:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62e6fee1984bc57439f27742e8e12a3d3372c5e7f7de887bf9e0668ab95b639fBlock Operator
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