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 4291807 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4293782 epoch_slot_no: 16982 block_no: 4291630 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4852 time: 2020-06-13 20:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1acb29c24e735d954f2497631cdd5f59d6f9a2fad1b4581243d8745649fefdc7Block Operator
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