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 4282967 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4284942 epoch_slot_no: 8142 block_no: 4282790 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1677 time: 2020-06-11 18:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafe287223d56bf4965a874380d32fdffd9cc0f58aa534803b47256e9d6e345a2Block Operator
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