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 4287181 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4289156 epoch_slot_no: 12356 block_no: 4287004 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1286 time: 2020-06-12 18:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40f6f57a1829ed1ceb1bf7f8a97465ee5fe34dd9e81d1f35161b4e6385349749Block Operator
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