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 4283633 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4285608 epoch_slot_no: 8808 block_no: 4283456 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2687 time: 2020-06-11 22:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc87b4bf680d74f51b00c3a6186caf2e9d8e761f4fbc677e1d86ec934575dfa03Block Operator
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