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 4287909 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4289884 epoch_slot_no: 13084 block_no: 4287732 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4297 time: 2020-06-12 22:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x074df6bc0890740fed68d9b99bbce61da84ff0966ff67539ae3c372d4c241ebeBlock Operator
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