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 4291838 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4293813 epoch_slot_no: 17013 block_no: 4291661 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2020-06-13 20:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80e4dca6785e2b725d79c7bcd63610ba77a06058e689695415e4110f0e88af31Block Operator
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