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 4284142 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4286117 epoch_slot_no: 9317 block_no: 4283965 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3239 time: 2020-06-12 01:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4105146cea7460b6bbd59572677bf5a1a03b985e5642e722f330ac3913689b30Block Operator
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