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 4283172 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4285147 epoch_slot_no: 8347 block_no: 4282995 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2845 time: 2020-06-11 20:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5406f9b90fb0521ca743ac67216920c2aa32f6365f95f06d29903bad01fb0d62Block Operator
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