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 4287887 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4289862 epoch_slot_no: 13062 block_no: 4287710 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1122 time: 2020-06-12 22:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a707f02723f17c06207fa16a40aa46f7541cf7bc1ec4b542f32fc2fa9492dedBlock Operator
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