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 4287968 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4289943 epoch_slot_no: 13143 block_no: 4287791 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1401 time: 2020-06-12 22:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x594c0fa3dea1217643ff3179faba82a98b4d087aa1be3fb32d405567ccdeb54aBlock Operator
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