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 4284473 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4286448 epoch_slot_no: 9648 block_no: 4284296 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 12967 time: 2020-06-12 03:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca51888b7fcb9dbf0af2c353ad2190b44a605a2c7e2c88f16a00ce318d30e127Block Operator
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