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 4285758 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4287733 epoch_slot_no: 10933 block_no: 4285581 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1532 time: 2020-06-12 10:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c25bdcba3ee6674762915d5d91406233856d11b9200ac7633b9f914827c4064Block Operator
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