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 4286389 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4288364 epoch_slot_no: 11564 block_no: 4286212 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2948 time: 2020-06-12 13:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a7ca8a9d5f1cc37caad0b1fba26d21181040cddeb906e3e39272f5c85090540Block Operator
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