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 4286158 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4288133 epoch_slot_no: 11333 block_no: 4285981 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1807 time: 2020-06-12 12:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x805784dc2035ab6fbdb570cecb9d5c62abed8d471d6b3b6e237b7b945c9d55bcBlock Operator
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