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 4290727 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4292702 epoch_slot_no: 15902 block_no: 4290550 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2038 time: 2020-06-13 14:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa618300a6b5fd79260c338a1ebe7f53da8369b6ae6543cbf9b182f610cf35cd8Block Operator
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