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 4290752 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4292727 epoch_slot_no: 15927 block_no: 4290575 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2081 time: 2020-06-13 14:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc14a6149bf77fb1e100f381cdc80f6c56d02d3043fcd200352c19c3ee40e9560Block Operator
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