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 4286148 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4288123 epoch_slot_no: 11323 block_no: 4285971 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2822 time: 2020-06-12 12:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47435782497c3817eead5900246d55023693510a0be0be16cb0c1aff72df6d5fBlock Operator
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