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 4289608 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4291583 epoch_slot_no: 14783 block_no: 4289431 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1468 time: 2020-06-13 07:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9ec86485f4bc646a3b24abfecc985fa9c965c5aba7a6561abb786e5aea27eb1Block Operator
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