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 4291256 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4293231 epoch_slot_no: 16431 block_no: 4291079 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1627 time: 2020-06-13 17:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa417ce2e75d77fb6511fdce7d7e39166dd806a1820d23af0ecd6a001c42cc549Block Operator
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