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 4287021 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4288996 epoch_slot_no: 12196 block_no: 4286844 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1106 time: 2020-06-12 17:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf553b21ec67e81515af624d4163b6b6fe4925d085677793ff2df15dd28b69e94Block Operator
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