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 4286464 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4288439 epoch_slot_no: 11639 block_no: 4286287 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1717 time: 2020-06-12 14:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5529646ef6ecf0b21edc6fbfce91111541572575d3c3f5c6efd5951ef1536e72Block Operator
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