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 4285157 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4287132 epoch_slot_no: 10332 block_no: 4284980 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2028 time: 2020-06-12 07:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94029b84551873abd396b46009cf8f38e0260366284600bd24fa7fab51824358Block Operator
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