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 4291143 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4293118 epoch_slot_no: 16318 block_no: 4290966 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3183 time: 2020-06-13 16:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6990dc3d37ab8818b1ae3f0e5db965d28cea7b3a125d5cd184a45a5bd84171a8Block Operator
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