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 4286932 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4288907 epoch_slot_no: 12107 block_no: 4286755 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2071 time: 2020-06-12 17:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca55c2737b67f10aef9b77e5998a5a1298b336a3ac35dc06f5c31bb21816a08fBlock Operator
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