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 4291773 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4293748 epoch_slot_no: 16948 block_no: 4291596 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1143 time: 2020-06-13 19:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea0ef9bfc28de6c7a20f70a220bb8b7a59f973fec16711bd7a1537caf6372f95Block Operator
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