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 4290816 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4292791 epoch_slot_no: 15991 block_no: 4290639 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 962 time: 2020-06-13 14:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1265fbcfe4a4ce045489f720c4767fd62d883d2e75aa4345b85dc994f7cf3e51Block Operator
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