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 4291249 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4293224 epoch_slot_no: 16424 block_no: 4291072 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1316 time: 2020-06-13 16:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47127ea695e789d6b5a015d3a0a0aa220a8f368f0408cce739b87ebb3d7e713eBlock Operator
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