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 4285586 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4287561 epoch_slot_no: 10761 block_no: 4285409 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3650 time: 2020-06-12 09:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc4efc3f398a7a5a0319b6a1cc61c712779f5fbb42de748adccf15465dfa7d4eBlock Operator
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