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 4283443 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4285418 epoch_slot_no: 8618 block_no: 4283266 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1089 time: 2020-06-11 21:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40b81a71c29cc5d73db94df5bc12d5b4aa01d7f398e307ae24c0ac40b8c587f8Block Operator
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