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 4288354 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4290329 epoch_slot_no: 13529 block_no: 4288177 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1139 time: 2020-06-13 00:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00e3be9ff97278b655a261bfa0ff3e078aff89a43b5b7b63590cf88a11029a9cBlock Operator
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