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 4283018 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4284993 epoch_slot_no: 8193 block_no: 4282841 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3164 time: 2020-06-11 19:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9616936f15fb12b0c5954c4d1bb778afaca928ab23e01031263f61498683884Block Operator
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