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 4289194 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4291169 epoch_slot_no: 14369 block_no: 4289017 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1056 time: 2020-06-13 05:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc9c2eaa185ef7c4aa7dece8067ca6065796116d3bfd3f532f20567d4537f2efBlock Operator
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