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 4285243 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4287218 epoch_slot_no: 10418 block_no: 4285066 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1176 time: 2020-06-12 07:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbe38196c03e86b2938ba100e0459be594559767a5def2ae2ac77b6ef3915f08Block Operator
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