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 4284483 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4286458 epoch_slot_no: 9658 block_no: 4284306 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 7243 time: 2020-06-12 03:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2cf146a2f8d5af91888cec8bfd62ea3435ed56ebb07664a19b0e22df9a663243Block Operator
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