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 4282828 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4284803 epoch_slot_no: 8003 block_no: 4282651 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1172 time: 2020-06-11 18:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ee556a898ad2aecbb3d6271c50dafb2d45c9e4eb7a1cb90a41caaff722fc915Block Operator
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