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 4289657 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4291632 epoch_slot_no: 14832 block_no: 4289480 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5016 time: 2020-06-13 08:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9ec5dce686aa136e1c4b30f085febc7af278f42ea2b776ade9ddd52cfcf3303Block Operator
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