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 4285218 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4287193 epoch_slot_no: 10393 block_no: 4285041 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3062 time: 2020-06-12 07:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43aa91e92be162b66ff297588ddd1b4891c371ba6b77c1e6cb7e8da1f7ca2289Block Operator
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