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 4290763 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4292738 epoch_slot_no: 15938 block_no: 4290586 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3772 time: 2020-06-13 14:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f3708a6e0269e3c4a8f53697c2847453a3750c700c088a938c4f0adfa91a6adBlock Operator
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