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 4290862 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4292837 epoch_slot_no: 16037 block_no: 4290685 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 12988 time: 2020-06-13 14:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x564aeef6bd614022ec44057a37aa8e4fc830133a0abe40bddfae87613f18c8a8Block Operator
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