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 4286261 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4288236 epoch_slot_no: 11436 block_no: 4286084 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2005 time: 2020-06-12 13:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36641f08bd5fa13fafa25760d0f2d14b9e060de8b1c54b7ffe83cbaa25ff6283Block Operator
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