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 4289773 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4291748 epoch_slot_no: 14948 block_no: 4289596 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1528 time: 2020-06-13 08:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9ce6bc1e23cdb7944c6d6de2e9b139e55a961b18305a8ac3504faf892c22f7eBlock Operator
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