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 4283949 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4285924 epoch_slot_no: 9124 block_no: 4283772 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2456 time: 2020-06-12 00:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x129418359397c59a5972bd9414e4b14bd3cb204c43560fb0d9c8fe22f2367a69Block Operator
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