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 4285137 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4287112 epoch_slot_no: 10312 block_no: 4284960 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3541 time: 2020-06-12 07:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb87d8e809822b1987c6ec3b5fa463dd8108046aab253e9ed9c971d31463ff5b9Block Operator
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