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 4290679 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4292654 epoch_slot_no: 15854 block_no: 4290502 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2834 time: 2020-06-13 13:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86b6e75d4eaf51179b8a4734c97c3aef6111929ae646a9b55a12dd3536ebf9c3Block Operator
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