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 4288957 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4290932 epoch_slot_no: 14132 block_no: 4288780 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2046 time: 2020-06-13 04:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0109f8a25b3d733acef7f615dd0bfcae42611c363091f954d1f6c647079aa627Block Operator
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