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 4283856 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4285831 epoch_slot_no: 9031 block_no: 4283679 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1385 time: 2020-06-11 23:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77d85f99c54c355b1640382252eae9084e8213b7946f6dc2b7e0754e7ab4e7e2Block Operator
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