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 4290986 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4292961 epoch_slot_no: 16161 block_no: 4290809 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1282 time: 2020-06-13 15:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x562dde123ac0114d3f0169eb8777bbe4a0a6e6e8b44a41e32ccacf515fe3d0b1Block Operator
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