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 4287255 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4289230 epoch_slot_no: 12430 block_no: 4287078 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1697 time: 2020-06-12 18:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbac4b0534919b261adde7373a8d66f183d3632156eea2a593138f58d17cc7332Block Operator
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