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 4283776 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4285751 epoch_slot_no: 8951 block_no: 4283599 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2201 time: 2020-06-11 23:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe78afed69414cb2b4b83407bda265a7c51f79ea88ec94955406240489dc170caBlock Operator
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