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 4285329 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4287304 epoch_slot_no: 10504 block_no: 4285152 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2832 time: 2020-06-12 08:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f23e0b53714dd4b485296d4abab7dd245981b146b697ee24eeea633e2c72b6cBlock Operator
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