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 4289640 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4291615 epoch_slot_no: 14815 block_no: 4289463 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1143 time: 2020-06-13 08:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x529f214eb70059fb25b5c1c4dec9910680ad306bd289ee1afb9bc658b67ee973Block Operator
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