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 4284110 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4286085 epoch_slot_no: 9285 block_no: 4283933 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4550 time: 2020-06-12 01:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96005b0e282fd835b48a395e5e4ac500d3f0337c09ba06b4b3729a3dc75c4762Block Operator
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