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 4291151 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4293126 epoch_slot_no: 16326 block_no: 4290974 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1960 time: 2020-06-13 16:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74bbc63539afd62006954731f92bb2475c3675e30c175acd90bf421003ff298dBlock Operator
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