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 4289705 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4291680 epoch_slot_no: 14880 block_no: 4289528 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1040 time: 2020-06-13 08:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86967a6a081e5e7598c592f48fba4b521b313f6f25b9d55c43fbcd0e70b4b1d8Block Operator
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