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 4283452 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4285427 epoch_slot_no: 8627 block_no: 4283275 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4567 time: 2020-06-11 21:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d595fcbf5ceb6686f7c8b2107e8383e6dad056fa964706e9ff2dbde0df4e053Block Operator
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