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 4285955 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4287930 epoch_slot_no: 11130 block_no: 4285778 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3644 time: 2020-06-12 11:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8badfbb6de756fc241ff34dec511fc32fb447a68f813138b3eb6477c2171ef0cBlock Operator
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