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 4292570 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4294545 epoch_slot_no: 17745 block_no: 4292393 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1860 time: 2020-06-14 00:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50e9119fbd2360e4d1cf2619bd5460a72168ad6e75f6c50ccf86fc19e1d1b733Block Operator
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