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 4288980 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4290955 epoch_slot_no: 14155 block_no: 4288803 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2171 time: 2020-06-13 04:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfcdebda3ace688acdc7890d4bcd6102b9ec97ae0765a79facc4af926eeaef2dBlock Operator
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