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 4283002 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4284977 epoch_slot_no: 8177 block_no: 4282825 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6460 time: 2020-06-11 19:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf3c2755a0087e1a357ef9cc5dd6f1d67ffe0688f2285cd4f60453a4681da8bfBlock Operator
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