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 4289744 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4291719 epoch_slot_no: 14919 block_no: 4289567 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1126 time: 2020-06-13 08:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb22b1eeffeffe3b23324d3cf66ec822e8572b8160fb3ce3fab6b396c5d1ee1cBlock Operator
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