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 4289019 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4290994 epoch_slot_no: 14194 block_no: 4288842 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4660 time: 2020-06-13 04:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5bac8820059f7cacaaf6d635ef267592b11ea749b1a1185ad8d746364438b28Block Operator
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