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 4284288 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4286263 epoch_slot_no: 9463 block_no: 4284111 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2619 time: 2020-06-12 02:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d5f39c5a7afd7a548d6f5c504b405d479389627093f579245fd3d90214ec351Block Operator
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