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 4291402 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4293377 epoch_slot_no: 16577 block_no: 4291225 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5507 time: 2020-06-13 17:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe70bded76b7dbaacae8ac79fa01d6465dd5dfd09d706012d7accc3f270ab2400Block Operator
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