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 4288973 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4290948 epoch_slot_no: 14148 block_no: 4288796 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1229 time: 2020-06-13 04:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9615b81ebe3a0d1fa838038ba6c60394d321ac871ac3c400e21774f3e95ed581Block Operator
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