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 4286909 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4288884 epoch_slot_no: 12084 block_no: 4286732 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1143 time: 2020-06-12 16:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f9d8d5faf15a5fccff2d1a29d4bdda85f91b27ddd92d036afe2dde4e020f4a3Block Operator
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