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 4291963 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4293938 epoch_slot_no: 17138 block_no: 4291786 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 954 time: 2020-06-13 20:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e58fb982c6963fc9252e10070767652142c2fafdc6f6717e714db13ddf58ebeBlock Operator
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