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 4290892 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4292867 epoch_slot_no: 16067 block_no: 4290715 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 9347 time: 2020-06-13 15:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04d1df41735b7d1a1bbd222fce0cb1fc2fac6bd9068b752820d514a018408d00Block Operator
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