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 4283441 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4285416 epoch_slot_no: 8616 block_no: 4283264 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2170 time: 2020-06-11 21:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6347bb01bac2a4673aee4a569420a3e8eed1ea3bddd0d82e0444c036cafc938Block Operator
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