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 4288269 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4290244 epoch_slot_no: 13444 block_no: 4288092 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2523 time: 2020-06-13 00:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7bcc0b8a9136de84c12d8537dfa83888cfa5b99a400e94c299759c02a37ffc94Block Operator
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