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 4285741 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4287716 epoch_slot_no: 10916 block_no: 4285564 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1557 time: 2020-06-12 10:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20c233782242f3b6a3f9907eaa2156288c76e3d0f9f7002242258c14d5b75831Block Operator
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