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 4282927 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4284902 epoch_slot_no: 8102 block_no: 4282750 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1492 time: 2020-06-11 18:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x555590224da3980204f1d3b8aa43c319b2112345a3c3f78f37afc48f8fd15d56Block Operator
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