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 4289367 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4291342 epoch_slot_no: 14542 block_no: 4289190 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1311 time: 2020-06-13 06:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83601f7421350b151a980043334a90c9d3e81c24a865acc2fd10f7a8c58eb7adBlock Operator
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