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 4282951 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4284926 epoch_slot_no: 8126 block_no: 4282774 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2020-06-11 18:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52222a8d868c4ec40cec568b89a1be134814ad7e17d5085477ffebc5dada5891Block Operator
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