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 4288802 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4290777 epoch_slot_no: 13977 block_no: 4288625 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2252 time: 2020-06-13 03:23:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe30dc952a54a5c7c71cd8f4670a33b79684cdca8525356d7d92ea619e8b9ce7Block Operator
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