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 4286695 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4288670 epoch_slot_no: 11870 block_no: 4286518 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2800 time: 2020-06-12 15:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf78aba3e9ecd22446be67f3ed6bbc1ca1c25f72d377af5db6f1d2dee3236431cBlock Operator
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