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 4282792 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4284767 epoch_slot_no: 7967 block_no: 4282615 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3697 time: 2020-06-11 18:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71bc7f871a4968a1a7c375cde6ed6afff8dbf18af97cecadc496b3657d8a2c2fBlock Operator
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