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 4288552 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4290527 epoch_slot_no: 13727 block_no: 4288375 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2963 time: 2020-06-13 02:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c6c0564102c92fbe08174b0eff0f4ae5e6a596a03fb0ae7212074dd1aff1ba4Block Operator
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