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 4285779 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4287754 epoch_slot_no: 10954 block_no: 4285602 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3220 time: 2020-06-12 10:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0871fbc13e968509613a74307d7df017462a894d05f393014765fe96e94b9d45Block Operator
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