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 4284382 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4286357 epoch_slot_no: 9557 block_no: 4284205 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7723 time: 2020-06-12 02:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0beae0dde89154d3f10666935d8e7b12962a59a276a4c251faad86928e4c0bb2Block Operator
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