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 4283339 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4285314 epoch_slot_no: 8514 block_no: 4283162 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6264 time: 2020-06-11 21:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a777e3b3dab6d5609582f4b2e0ed2f625ce38c7e78d5988b0492a20f8458d5bBlock Operator
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