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 4290839 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4292814 epoch_slot_no: 16014 block_no: 4290662 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4105 time: 2020-06-13 14:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3290ecd1c9b4c87f4b8dbcfcb248e45d76987ec9ff0f9c160657bf630b227d15Block Operator
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