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 4285217 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4287192 epoch_slot_no: 10392 block_no: 4285040 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2059 time: 2020-06-12 07:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x675629424feec389f0b21479a159f5c58a152102e1efa142a9e26bdbc0986f46Block Operator
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