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 4283672 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4285647 epoch_slot_no: 8847 block_no: 4283495 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1692 time: 2020-06-11 22:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe7e15f849f50ec24bf2b5419dcd1716f07100d98d03a415ad03de606d5a6435Block Operator
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