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 4292248 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4294223 epoch_slot_no: 17423 block_no: 4292071 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2957 time: 2020-06-13 22:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc435d6cc2c39c4672c4fe2cedafcb3673d44c2af6af88493387ee996be3bec5Block Operator
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