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 4283662 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 4285637 epoch_slot_no: 8837 block_no: 4283485 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 11402 time: 2020-06-11 22:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1db9c4a1059d4d8c3b1b7b7a8fac3a0227238b21028bdcfa83208a86116d0beBlock Operator
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