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 4286663 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4288638 epoch_slot_no: 11838 block_no: 4286486 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2710 time: 2020-06-12 15:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f9d2bde035dc7f5e7d736aac1c2600876ff62dd98041208b5ead519e3b0dc57Block Operator
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