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 4290913 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4292888 epoch_slot_no: 16088 block_no: 4290736 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1233 time: 2020-06-13 15:07:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80eaa464a0d2666e14c772c497c43c1b038941f25a995e8bf456fee6f5a781aaBlock Operator
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