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 4287112 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4289087 epoch_slot_no: 12287 block_no: 4286935 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4045 time: 2020-06-12 18:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6169c0d4b7e4d2e7d93d2b16b2b7f89f44d6734ed4d2907addccfb504c6d811aBlock Operator
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