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 4288439 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4290414 epoch_slot_no: 13614 block_no: 4288262 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1319 time: 2020-06-13 01:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x499c96935e4ee8d9d58bbe5270310aaa02ff4d084d2f5a3981cd0378a2c48459Block Operator
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