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 4284960 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4286935 epoch_slot_no: 10135 block_no: 4284783 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2341 time: 2020-06-12 06:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f6aeebff7941b068c4e2d81447ca2d1923bcc5521590e9dd8cd1f7dc52586a7Block Operator
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