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 4292388 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4294363 epoch_slot_no: 17563 block_no: 4292211 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3050 time: 2020-06-13 23:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29e1eb628fa19ce667ac0d491b207c061cdb8708003f1aad81266990845c663dBlock Operator
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