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 4283872 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 4285847 epoch_slot_no: 9047 block_no: 4283695 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5397 time: 2020-06-12 00:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40c43fe313b3ecc54de0ed4d91ca565884b34af66d16b93b72025546c4078885Block Operator
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