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 4286086 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4288061 epoch_slot_no: 11261 block_no: 4285909 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1172 time: 2020-06-12 12:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafed8adada9bd00724850cad4b752465e121e3b3d080440038e078e0d38de6f7Block Operator
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