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 4288593 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4290568 epoch_slot_no: 13768 block_no: 4288416 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-06-13 02:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ae513e07ba17eb907635e4206a95b4512bab0d679d51c8acc438bf3e9da1affBlock Operator
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