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 4285192 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4287167 epoch_slot_no: 10367 block_no: 4285015 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3418 time: 2020-06-12 07:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbaac8c47dc975a1918879456b29ade58dd1462c4a3c66a958199badf0dfdcf8Block Operator
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