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 4285907 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4287882 epoch_slot_no: 11082 block_no: 4285730 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2969 time: 2020-06-12 11:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x810c91d0ff4820cab724cf1fba7b38960c85b20b65668f0c7bd968b1604a7cf2Block Operator
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