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 4284496 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4286471 epoch_slot_no: 9671 block_no: 4284319 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1932 time: 2020-06-12 03:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66154786f3f218fb45419a1bd02553c0ccf016a22a55ff0a30610d71358b2bd3Block Operator
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