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 4287579 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4289554 epoch_slot_no: 12754 block_no: 4287402 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1943 time: 2020-06-12 20:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d64f4351c947565585837f5742d60b502016030fd1964d0c1b3b9a774d3d129Block Operator
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