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 4287896 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4289871 epoch_slot_no: 13071 block_no: 4287719 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1114 time: 2020-06-12 22:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb26b5fbde851911a955d9499a7d02e0d0370581afc9ebbd3b412c1cd1e946e01Block Operator
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