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 4285462 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 4287437 epoch_slot_no: 10637 block_no: 4285285 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 12048 time: 2020-06-12 08:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70b599c5b6b423ad434ddccfde66409945d025e5706453fcf1352f786944c3e3Block Operator
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