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 4289866 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4291841 epoch_slot_no: 15041 block_no: 4289689 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1187 time: 2020-06-13 09:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf4ed66e6e6e24a295114ec4d5182b0cfc5f74e48352a231aa978be00ab16885Block Operator
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