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 4292437 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4294412 epoch_slot_no: 17612 block_no: 4292260 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3215 time: 2020-06-13 23:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b3af3eb345ed986dd8f2fe094b86aa2ab02139da02b82c339b3b6d9d0c51737Block Operator
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