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 4292435 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4294410 epoch_slot_no: 17610 block_no: 4292258 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2106 time: 2020-06-13 23:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x758e3b39ab2504627ba7f0f27508ab9bb1ed7260714919ec6553ac7124b3b3acBlock Operator
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