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 4283677 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4285652 epoch_slot_no: 8852 block_no: 4283500 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2001 time: 2020-06-11 22:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26c2e560546e992e6ad42f5d43a638e7d01aafbd79763d86729c2a9fe4e4bef9Block Operator
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