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 4283455 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4285430 epoch_slot_no: 8630 block_no: 4283278 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1172 time: 2020-06-11 21:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9de11e2a21c4f431216ad8e1158a15df2744d3879e3a5c7400e684941913fcf0Block Operator
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