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 4287790 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4289765 epoch_slot_no: 12965 block_no: 4287613 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1597 time: 2020-06-12 21:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd881309992b8d9b397dc452876f52a2cca42a5b3a465aec6ab78e3a46b647ddeBlock Operator
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