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 4284366 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4286341 epoch_slot_no: 9541 block_no: 4284189 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2608 time: 2020-06-12 02:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82d42594dd91b89b4fdb4d4b8cc76ab4c47cc09d62683d90b3f9e26660f4570cBlock Operator
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