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 4283468 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4285443 epoch_slot_no: 8643 block_no: 4283291 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2432 time: 2020-06-11 21:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdfe459d9956503d38807c576731d79dd99f220f3d999d5624c07d74c48bfd22Block Operator
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