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 4288170 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4290145 epoch_slot_no: 13345 block_no: 4287993 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2260 time: 2020-06-12 23:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1bcc902b7fac76a1c7330cef89160ee9199320427c2143491aae79345cd04e1Block Operator
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