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 4289690 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4291665 epoch_slot_no: 14865 block_no: 4289513 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1492 time: 2020-06-13 08:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf45098e39e649b1e443c76d6dc728cb9c0adcb4086aabc0420c44ba85ee0fcbBlock Operator
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