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 4290196 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4292171 epoch_slot_no: 15371 block_no: 4290019 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 909 time: 2020-06-13 11:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36b70d77e8c4e7a4a4f5d4dc13e9773f3ed35ed2520583f6a72433b69421e0f7Block Operator
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