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 4286657 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4288632 epoch_slot_no: 11832 block_no: 4286480 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1520 time: 2020-06-12 15:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x729b460436e32cfd47c245bd9a2469166fad4e020606048876d2f4651b55d5c3Block Operator
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