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 4287982 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4289957 epoch_slot_no: 13157 block_no: 4287805 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 10759 time: 2020-06-12 22:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf33f9577f42848615208fb1862ea5ba23dacf7b76a7d1bb1987d668636b05c8dBlock Operator
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