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 4288826 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4290801 epoch_slot_no: 14001 block_no: 4288649 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-06-13 03:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02355bf5b443f8414716da1b2c13f58ab1b3b85b0248c2fa0a6186d5f245cdd7Block Operator
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