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 4284772 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4286747 epoch_slot_no: 9947 block_no: 4284595 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4777 time: 2020-06-12 05:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x191a8239742abefa28b51ed17a4df274ad85b6b9863b9e338252602738152fcbBlock Operator
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