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 4292418 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4294393 epoch_slot_no: 17593 block_no: 4292241 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1442 time: 2020-06-13 23:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b721786c2aff7b9c56db74d81d0e1899e8c50ea353a2a4811ac59155d8bcc90Block Operator
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