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 4284951 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4286926 epoch_slot_no: 10126 block_no: 4284774 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3736 time: 2020-06-12 06:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x616535a00287d5bfa0b1c8c332ab837e1e783af85c1fbf0f8582c36beeb80d63Block Operator
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