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 4287972 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4289947 epoch_slot_no: 13147 block_no: 4287795 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2434 time: 2020-06-12 22:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6451c0ec3ea8bdc368c6903b6f273f520ed060fa163ee1a0340b543ebafe8b3eBlock Operator
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