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 4287017 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4288992 epoch_slot_no: 12192 block_no: 4286840 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2020-06-12 17:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6a5e639eb348ae1e64b64d3eccb294431be385eb0332d63790eb9efb95aca2bBlock Operator
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