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 4287803 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4289778 epoch_slot_no: 12978 block_no: 4287626 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3904 time: 2020-06-12 21:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ac3ffc97874c2dc912fecd64299455b295b11225055a41229ee5b63b7e99a18Block Operator
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