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 4284283 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4286258 epoch_slot_no: 9458 block_no: 4284106 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1122 time: 2020-06-12 02:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c2376ea108c319e23f9a26674ea26627438258b2063f48d47f675338211c92eBlock Operator
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