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 4282902 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4284877 epoch_slot_no: 8077 block_no: 4282725 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1377 time: 2020-06-11 18:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca02f6d9aad0476bb253b10d2c5014d59cd5fbdec74722b6cc8c733b6cf6d4f9Block Operator
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