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 4289265 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4291240 epoch_slot_no: 14440 block_no: 4289088 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1167 time: 2020-06-13 05:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5cde1dc061e8685396a2e5522a1c6dc5755ccfde47e4f3b8f9294f6d060b1c0eBlock Operator
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