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 4283842 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4285817 epoch_slot_no: 9017 block_no: 4283665 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 10392 time: 2020-06-11 23:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6e4f7b924bf861820ddbfa63bf15a770220f985a7d9a2a097cdbf66d519a7b4Block Operator
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