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 4290571 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4292546 epoch_slot_no: 15746 block_no: 4290394 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2038 time: 2020-06-13 13:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7e7c3c3e13274150d347f7f847fe6d071334edc9ad2fa90e00c1f84c1a4d812Block Operator
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