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 4284639 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4286614 epoch_slot_no: 9814 block_no: 4284462 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2415 time: 2020-06-12 04:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9012cc848b2365f789551f9f71ce758712db020af4d36406ff34b381fc472e8fBlock Operator
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