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 4283404 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4285379 epoch_slot_no: 8579 block_no: 4283227 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3579 time: 2020-06-11 21:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda1e16752e03bc13840d020ec0e6bf9d7d86a6d9df2af4700fc93890a837a2deBlock Operator
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