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 4283307 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4285282 epoch_slot_no: 8482 block_no: 4283130 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5547 time: 2020-06-11 20:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x919bc8d8fb70e2e176363f3950bfb905589bf64fcc58f2b95d25fea8db54bc9aBlock Operator
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