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 4284502 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4286477 epoch_slot_no: 9677 block_no: 4284325 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2332 time: 2020-06-12 03:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x105ecea34d743b68862fea07a902fb460192750b778d61f3be476174b76fe96bBlock Operator
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