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 4289471 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4291446 epoch_slot_no: 14646 block_no: 4289294 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1384 time: 2020-06-13 07:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed7218ed19e4179cebea0622f6bb12e3309cbc87c9513ad71beec8bea854f53cBlock Operator
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