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 4291576 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4293551 epoch_slot_no: 16751 block_no: 4291399 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2981 time: 2020-06-13 18:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34fa2d240af76dfab02892a002450683b224b93f314f7468de3a5d7e026b57e1Block Operator
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