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 4289304 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4291279 epoch_slot_no: 14479 block_no: 4289127 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1631 time: 2020-06-13 06:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbafe00f8fdd2236a2f277765fe6338cf52d77d108fd0709b71cef474a8dee9daBlock Operator
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