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 4292407 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4294382 epoch_slot_no: 17582 block_no: 4292230 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2196 time: 2020-06-13 23:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c00b59a9f21d9a226e30efe1c8fd137dc9e3311957b6f1c3dea8cb3ed29b234Block Operator
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