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 4282971 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4284946 epoch_slot_no: 8146 block_no: 4282794 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1172 time: 2020-06-11 19:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e4b7d4932839adbcd1ac25c8e4fa2b0fa06d198b4d5afe6660449f3362cd42dBlock Operator
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