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 4284244 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4286219 epoch_slot_no: 9419 block_no: 4284067 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2106 time: 2020-06-12 02:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2fa4767959c85effd809d682fa96faf1f5da1a23e64d28ddfa05b6ffeccaeaeBlock Operator
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