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 4283581 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4285556 epoch_slot_no: 8756 block_no: 4283404 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2567 time: 2020-06-11 22:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe24e9345aadf8f326737a173a2d33b92013b82518d347e4e80f7462ddcf8392aBlock Operator
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