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 4291608 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4293583 epoch_slot_no: 16783 block_no: 4291431 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1697 time: 2020-06-13 18:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeebbac3bdee68c6cb57685d555fccb47ef6dff1f62a552d24c9fc9e618d4492aBlock Operator
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