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 4290780 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4292755 epoch_slot_no: 15955 block_no: 4290603 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2395 time: 2020-06-13 14:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x634c3d773f7fc03635ab5144fd39bdb4694ce3bef0bf9ab0ea0b6ee7a6da4760Block Operator
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