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 4287446 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4289421 epoch_slot_no: 12621 block_no: 4287269 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-06-12 19:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf11fbcc71835519db1c8f673eb06427140d66cc827eb299ce2b70a80489ef60cBlock Operator
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