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 4292249 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4294224 epoch_slot_no: 17424 block_no: 4292072 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-06-13 22:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87af402957d0294b1674f127a7f3da5e1838801af4e982f3a62586fe9740f1e5Block Operator
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