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 4291578 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4293553 epoch_slot_no: 16753 block_no: 4291401 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5850 time: 2020-06-13 18:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbe4142540d59ed6783db1d91e2df11c4500d489a0870f72d44d98723dc0665bBlock Operator
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