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 4288989 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4290964 epoch_slot_no: 14164 block_no: 4288812 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2225 time: 2020-06-13 04:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf08a9f70dd4a57f9ecc203472224ff1f6c6c8bf2ff4897ebe1b513f872ff5f22Block Operator
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