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 4288719 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4290694 epoch_slot_no: 13894 block_no: 4288542 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2020-06-13 02:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ca62fd5281c2d17b902c58e011995179378b557c55fd6c0eb366dc6ccef2a63Block Operator
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