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 4285160 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4287135 epoch_slot_no: 10335 block_no: 4284983 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2038 time: 2020-06-12 07:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22619aab017cb61c531105758cd0f947921073922ca9d246fb1b2921d5e2a943Block Operator
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