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 4290663 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4292638 epoch_slot_no: 15838 block_no: 4290486 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3462 time: 2020-06-13 13:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81a875f8fd0a51b1a070e3d71023f768ea1051463d33f4fd0f29ced8d22f461aBlock Operator
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