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 4289481 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4291456 epoch_slot_no: 14656 block_no: 4289304 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1864 time: 2020-06-13 07:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xebb90bd1bfc2d0b0aa1503ff67d4320c2de53b6de120de7838055fa5314c9aabBlock Operator
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