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 4282897 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4284872 epoch_slot_no: 8072 block_no: 4282720 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-06-11 18:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf242d3749da18b8f677a5766d944c73469eef58c1e6950f9cde1c639d5be1089Block Operator
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