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 4287868 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4289843 epoch_slot_no: 13043 block_no: 4287691 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3204 time: 2020-06-12 22:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6fe9264d666182c2dc35a6fcf4a422956f2bd8c94c5a4294df36f7c3ae7cb67Block Operator
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