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 4285102 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 4287077 epoch_slot_no: 10277 block_no: 4284925 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 30555 time: 2020-06-12 06:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2cf3352acddef61bdcc241574565795da945137623db54e6f8b2eca4769c23eBlock Operator
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