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 4290771 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4292746 epoch_slot_no: 15946 block_no: 4290594 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2038 time: 2020-06-13 14:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3faf20e1a05baa71321ff342987b06529413a2157a66e210a9722c8be33a2818Block Operator
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