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 4289748 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4291723 epoch_slot_no: 14923 block_no: 4289571 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1126 time: 2020-06-13 08:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84518b18fe9096b3317834655b26131f15a5ad4231c25b7d1b1ff6cb298c5db7Block Operator
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