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 4290669 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4292644 epoch_slot_no: 15844 block_no: 4290492 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1553 time: 2020-06-13 13:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4a65ef96bdcec9cfb70e63c2d300b0519276e05c08345a9ef2c83bc95619e31Block Operator
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