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 4287157 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4289132 epoch_slot_no: 12332 block_no: 4286980 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1825 time: 2020-06-12 18:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1821cc8c9b16d9aefbf237520a09e864691537cf76ff927571c4ddab6db562e1Block Operator
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