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 4287622 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 4289597 epoch_slot_no: 12797 block_no: 4287445 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 9824 time: 2020-06-12 20:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15d9a719734f279637b8a00c9180c04adbac47bb64e939190783c6018072ef22Block Operator
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