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 4285265 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4287240 epoch_slot_no: 10440 block_no: 4285088 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4360 time: 2020-06-12 07:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8871a52109ff0f23b18b4e97eb86a983af7a0bf8d4db36e261c92c89ec4efc4Block Operator
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