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 4290832 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4292807 epoch_slot_no: 16007 block_no: 4290655 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2580 time: 2020-06-13 14:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc17fc1367f41624980b15b4d7fcdc3bb966f3b2f5416bca5936aa11e95ff02deBlock Operator
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