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 4284994 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4286969 epoch_slot_no: 10169 block_no: 4284817 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1286 time: 2020-06-12 06:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19253587c07468b51441f3349efc5e8d3b4524827f9f05b3906e99dd8cb2c37bBlock Operator
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