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 4290642 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4292617 epoch_slot_no: 15817 block_no: 4290465 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2031 time: 2020-06-13 13:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb76fcc1af6da17f85fbd65fb69b7601258cfcc3ce5d5086431fd7bed4458cadcBlock Operator
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