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 4289030 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4291005 epoch_slot_no: 14205 block_no: 4288853 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1204 time: 2020-06-13 04:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x321058e4f1f75f2ecaf2ac922623d6d4ac3d41c9a8e045ec61ad7099f4511f19Block Operator
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