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 4292492 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4294467 epoch_slot_no: 17667 block_no: 4292315 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1597 time: 2020-06-13 23:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8df72fcf80f7707122538cfc6238a30807ee04c4f9c82ad169a2c2dd2e4bbcfBlock Operator
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