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 4292322 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4294297 epoch_slot_no: 17497 block_no: 4292145 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1696 time: 2020-06-13 22:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc3f6258093f6146e27751323cf9e9c3f9d61f3a94858ec957b4dc0ae5207c49Block Operator
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