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 4288304 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4290279 epoch_slot_no: 13479 block_no: 4288127 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1384 time: 2020-06-13 00:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x764f20f63be12dfb0d0e4007799103df9295454cf1eb571363e8b9fb6e24c77aBlock Operator
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