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 4283812 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4285787 epoch_slot_no: 8987 block_no: 4283635 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2600 time: 2020-06-11 23:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d0a2576a986902d40af682744276cb2f79eb6926d9eb2bd7f1d11261b19ef9bBlock Operator
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