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 4284138 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4286113 epoch_slot_no: 9313 block_no: 4283961 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2204 time: 2020-06-12 01:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc029d1458d22bbf587d1d13629e22f102a2c6308dd8c1ba71953ef76f4cc0edBlock Operator
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