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 4286214 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4288189 epoch_slot_no: 11389 block_no: 4286037 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1353 time: 2020-06-12 13:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4a480c6f59472832297f95e04b39131de9c2083722d86eeb22f07aeb6d31975Block Operator
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