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 4284081 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4286056 epoch_slot_no: 9256 block_no: 4283904 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1545 time: 2020-06-12 01:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c44e879e0fd10c861230f874d009c425aae55312ec52e70fca5de30f1a1bfa1Block Operator
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