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 4286549 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4288524 epoch_slot_no: 11724 block_no: 4286372 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2020-06-12 14:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ec43f956ef5ea368a9e01288e4e07258245775d3db21fc4c43793181c4ab8e1Block Operator
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