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 4286330 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4288305 epoch_slot_no: 11505 block_no: 4286153 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2020-06-12 13:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d54799ac2ca82b556f3f138d70fccefe498442f7ed452d4e288bbb0ad3c52cdBlock Operator
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