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 4283730 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4285705 epoch_slot_no: 8905 block_no: 4283553 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2020-06-11 23:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f0848e1a22af069f72844659b5f000df32e977adcc8dd991db45f102fbabb8fBlock Operator
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