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 4291064 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4293039 epoch_slot_no: 16239 block_no: 4290887 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6143 time: 2020-06-13 15:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd294dcc7f67f14fa11b0819aed6e8b6bb25e3bb0f07b9f46ffa92cb6ea2b7ddfBlock Operator
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