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 4289510 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4291485 epoch_slot_no: 14685 block_no: 4289333 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4287 time: 2020-06-13 07:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d3dc46fd03098a00059df89162d3016360b193ba2edace8e9cb3458edcc5963Block Operator
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