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 4287490 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4289465 epoch_slot_no: 12665 block_no: 4287313 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2165 time: 2020-06-12 20:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f6671900fc0967731c5895318eb2dcde1a6a1b6a09e5af37aa73f2d8875818fBlock Operator
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