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 4290073 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4292048 epoch_slot_no: 15248 block_no: 4289896 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3204 time: 2020-06-13 10:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4977560682a0bb65b7277c55c01a6954c85e3f6f8e0a02c77bfdd610060e687cBlock Operator
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