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 4282912 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4284887 epoch_slot_no: 8087 block_no: 4282735 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1890 time: 2020-06-11 18:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc422e9870f82047cf239b7d5f1c5fd2a703ade405fa8ab5db75a92ff82a8beffBlock Operator
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