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 4289531 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4291506 epoch_slot_no: 14706 block_no: 4289354 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1122 time: 2020-06-13 07:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x195792eed05074dbbc304dac38c5c4055af2f24217d95f8e4d6e2a1d9ebec1edBlock Operator
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