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 4290631 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4292606 epoch_slot_no: 15806 block_no: 4290454 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2165 time: 2020-06-13 13:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x382e72975aa0e0811c11323c4869ac18f3547d6df4fdb5698afb48e698cd208fBlock Operator
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