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 4283533 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4285508 epoch_slot_no: 8708 block_no: 4283356 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4912 time: 2020-06-11 22:07:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe760054a0c9ca3b69c44b121dbc3e0a529ce00b3191e706de58be80d64fe787fBlock Operator
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