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 4289480 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4291455 epoch_slot_no: 14655 block_no: 4289303 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1249 time: 2020-06-13 07:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x193ad3d424167f0f0fb69f8f5d3ad003f4500dcb0dfa316e61312d883b94f844Block Operator
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