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 4283503 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4285478 epoch_slot_no: 8678 block_no: 4283326 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2020-06-11 21:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x673e958b11942917b93a27fc6b45c88da2afb33347a6083d5c393c323d5481ecBlock Operator
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