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 4284634 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4286609 epoch_slot_no: 9809 block_no: 4284457 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1200 time: 2020-06-12 04:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4937ea3a4a0a28f469dc9b31755e273da23d9e47b2b48446405ceb844f2490b8Block Operator
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