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 4283146 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4285121 epoch_slot_no: 8321 block_no: 4282969 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 7648 time: 2020-06-11 19:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3640ec932c55c42e709e160e76ac60f7172ba3d9aaaf6b4c1ac68227a319f64Block Operator
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