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 4287901 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4289876 epoch_slot_no: 13076 block_no: 4287724 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2083 time: 2020-06-12 22:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc40a545d27e14697c095ce628f4b064c2cd0a30274f3779b1664f919f7d78661Block Operator
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