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 4289189 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4291164 epoch_slot_no: 14364 block_no: 4289012 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1176 time: 2020-06-13 05:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2be01caffda8326a13a0419f12f66f4f6888eac8b376cc2ac5b7e9b476ceb5dBlock Operator
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