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 4287865 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4289840 epoch_slot_no: 13040 block_no: 4287688 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1040 time: 2020-06-12 22:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72a64ca3ca6beb57232298b3e7c51e91fa952361d47f2eac11a312647e29d1d4Block Operator
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