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 4290142 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4292117 epoch_slot_no: 15317 block_no: 4289965 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4461 time: 2020-06-13 10:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd4a79babd057374e3c726b15f0cd22b1a5f2adf6599ab8cb4309ea58ef4b5d5Block Operator
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