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 4286262 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4288237 epoch_slot_no: 11437 block_no: 4286085 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3444 time: 2020-06-12 13:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59bddecd9322804bab18f580fe22de57164d236d26566f63d6f402500a78e760Block Operator
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