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 4284559 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4286534 epoch_slot_no: 9734 block_no: 4284382 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1918 time: 2020-06-12 03:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70b11e9f43bbd2634e7d04fc8a286299788443975518f3a6c31b6a387b4d5afaBlock Operator
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