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 4283573 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4285548 epoch_slot_no: 8748 block_no: 4283396 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2314 time: 2020-06-11 22:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46f87005c29b3839b16c399b1e177ead93b132bab3181d7c8d2c4a3e4a595306Block Operator
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