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 4289224 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4291199 epoch_slot_no: 14399 block_no: 4289047 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2136 time: 2020-06-13 05:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeed5a90fb20d78a1754f8ebd07e899ac8baa1775e3b5c16c6c9fc55d155751d7Block Operator
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