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 4288293 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4290268 epoch_slot_no: 13468 block_no: 4288116 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1105 time: 2020-06-13 00:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbaadc75662e0b26d2a7a09750c2266f90c8f0f53522aa1d6537096c408876ce3Block Operator
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