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 4283674 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4285649 epoch_slot_no: 8849 block_no: 4283497 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2987 time: 2020-06-11 22:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x860cbcefb052186d7d24d21f1e6a6d6dd9226a37c126aaed48d3a5a96ada14ccBlock Operator
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