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 4285295 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4287270 epoch_slot_no: 10470 block_no: 4285118 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1007 time: 2020-06-12 07:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31aa6a8e0bdfe01df28941b1a27465f5a109566fc1dc97c1d9b321539c860a0bBlock Operator
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