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 4290183 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4292158 epoch_slot_no: 15358 block_no: 4290006 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3013 time: 2020-06-13 11:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51375c1a8c649c9dd245b590c2ae65c7ba94d85392c5ae858b69f2a871b777f7Block Operator
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