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 4284270 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4286245 epoch_slot_no: 9445 block_no: 4284093 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1401 time: 2020-06-12 02:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb4e09adfb30c6feb74a0a2288794671dd6d578074c36e06f888154cac159793Block Operator
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