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 4284879 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4286854 epoch_slot_no: 10054 block_no: 4284702 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2909 time: 2020-06-12 05:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x653bb8d6116472f7cf1c103941ec509ed88e9518b7616f7a8ec1cdbf45aa87cbBlock Operator
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