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 4290569 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4292544 epoch_slot_no: 15744 block_no: 4290392 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2020-06-13 13:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdda2e31f99e888394a87e93ee0436e8beedae062f54b4b23b734ad1e1095b82bBlock Operator
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