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 4283447 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4285422 epoch_slot_no: 8622 block_no: 4283270 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1946 time: 2020-06-11 21:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb1dc200399e425ad6a0f1cc4c4e70e07cffb591b836b1958ec58c6fc3dde4beBlock Operator
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