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 4282777 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4284752 epoch_slot_no: 7952 block_no: 4282600 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-06-11 17:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x269cc3130c23473e834812780a28a70d7307f1503ce919b0550b0531783f1823Block Operator
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