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 4287894 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4289869 epoch_slot_no: 13069 block_no: 4287717 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-06-12 22:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x248e3c78400cd8d2ab62d79f97538f57b9f393039f3486e84b835507c20f2fabBlock Operator
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