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 4288161 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4290136 epoch_slot_no: 13336 block_no: 4287984 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2146 time: 2020-06-12 23:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fd3414b66188ffdfa924a9d64b8e125ac13ccbd745c086c1adbaef484c34300Block Operator
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