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 4284158 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4286133 epoch_slot_no: 9333 block_no: 4283981 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2642 time: 2020-06-12 01:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9678dc0f302354defd83d16be22c8ec11f0add6caba0ab335368f6ce20911b4Block Operator
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