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 4286743 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4288718 epoch_slot_no: 11918 block_no: 4286566 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4139 time: 2020-06-12 15:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc60b602aa5eba55120b6b9737fec38533bf0af77a316e439982405bae1efef46Block Operator
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