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 4285923 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4287898 epoch_slot_no: 11098 block_no: 4285746 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1344 time: 2020-06-12 11:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9647e698103f628d5d84a198cc6bd4567e24f5501f0b5f5dac4e06696bbe8214Block Operator
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