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 4290884 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4292859 epoch_slot_no: 16059 block_no: 4290707 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4534 time: 2020-06-13 14:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd405584ce28204f4a75e1c58a4db319419e44e8812a74c5e443a6bf88f850ddBlock Operator
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