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 4286031 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4288006 epoch_slot_no: 11206 block_no: 4285854 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1664 time: 2020-06-12 12:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2259502944fc246b24cab8d7bb2c9a7a759cc0923e7d9442cc49d53d1a49ef05Block Operator
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