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 4290820 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4292795 epoch_slot_no: 15995 block_no: 4290643 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1504 time: 2020-06-13 14:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4919b021b58e7e2aeb90454b6156ed2c3ad743f88a84a35e72e6843cf957d4a1Block Operator
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