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 4282921 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4284896 epoch_slot_no: 8096 block_no: 4282744 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3117 time: 2020-06-11 18:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4052180560e0d47d3df969a4e1d5eb4eafa95bb3b1eb453e15a89ee8899cefd0Block Operator
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