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 4283484 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4285459 epoch_slot_no: 8659 block_no: 4283307 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2494 time: 2020-06-11 21:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x957ec7b7431068d1f0ecda009b0a93f95edc94f827a15fedbdd0a4d615d4ad38Block Operator
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