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 4291993 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4293968 epoch_slot_no: 17168 block_no: 4291816 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3597 time: 2020-06-13 21:07:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x676f1a131247a7b9ac402f050d3ce68449bc30faf21f101d67be40c58991fee1Block Operator
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